Hello everyone. Hope you are having a good week. And can I just say, I HATED THE WAY THE SHOW ENDED! BUT WE HAVE FANFICTION. I'm trying to write three stories at once. I will get the chapters out as soon as I can. Again I do Not own these characters, just playing with them.
Chapter 12.
Eric woke in the morning and got up and went to the restroom. He went and ordered breakfast for him and Sookie. He went ahead and took a quick shower before room service got there. It was either that or he was going to wake Sookie up and make love to her. He didn't think that was a good idea yet. So a shower it was.
He was already dressed when room service got there. He signed the bill and give the guy a tip. He wheeled the food to the bedroom. Sookie was beautiful spread out all over the bed. He hated waking her. But she needed to eat while her food was hot.
" Sookie, Sookie. Get it up Baby." Eric said.
He was shaking her softly. And not talking loud. He didn't want her to jerk awake. He wanted to see if she would smile when she woke.
" Mmmmm. I'm up. Do we have any coffee? I need coffee." Sookie said barely above a whisper.
" Yeah Baby. We have coffee. You need to get up and eat while your food is warm. And then you can get in the shower." Eric said.
"m. k. I'm getting up sweetie." Sookie said.
She went to get up, The covers slid over her body. Eric let out a groan. It had been while for both him and Sookie. Oral sex was sex. But to be buried in her warm folds was something entirely different. Eric knew this.
" Sookie, I'm going into the other room. I've got to get some coffee also. Come in when you get some clothes on." Eric said.
Sookie looked funny. She figured Eric wouldn't care if she was naked at not. But as he was leaving, she seen him adjusting himself. She tried not to gigglie. God knows she wants him to. But he was being a gentleman. He was trying to make sure she was ready. Even though her body was. She wouldn't as sure as about her heart. She wanted it to be, But sometimes you just don't get what you want.
Sookie got up and jumped in the shower and put her clothes on. She walked to the doorway and looked and Eric was setting at the little kitchen table. He had set their breakfast out and he was drinking coffee and reading the paper. What a beautiful sight. He was everything and anything a woman could ever hope for in a man. How could Nora not know what she had. She had a perfect husband and father. And Eric didn't even realize what a catch he was. He was everything to her. And it scared the shit out if her to admit that. Eric looked up from his morning paper.
" Good Morning Beautiful. Did you have a good night's sleep?" Eric asked.
" Yes, I slept like the dead. I didn't even realize when you got up this morning. How did you sleep?" Sookie asked.
Sookie went and sit down across from Eric at the table. She was starving.
" I slept good. You ready to get home?" Eric said.
" Yeah. I have some more work to do at the clinic and we need to go shopping for you and Pam for school." Sookie said.
" Yeah, We'll have to get on a routine for back to school. Pam will have to be in bed by 8:30 every night. If she don't get enough sleep, you cant stand to be around her in the mornings." Eric said while laughing.
" Hey, don't laugh. I'm the same way. At least till I have my coffee. And we will have to work on a schedule in order to see each other I'm sure. And we can wait to the weekends if you want. That way you won't have to worry about it during the week." Sookie said.
She didn't want this. But she had to do what was best for Eric and Pam.
" No. I won't go all week with out seeing you. We'll figure something out. But I don't want to wait five days to be able to be around you." Eric said.
Sookie smiled. It would be hard to be away from Pam and Eric that long. They continued to eat and made their way to the airport to return home.
" Sookie, I'm not trying to be nosy. But have you ever talked to a grieve counselor or anything? About everything that happened with you." Eric asked.
" No! Good Lord No!. And I wouldn't want to either. I would not shame Alcide in that way. No matter how much I said No or to stop Eric, I did love him. In my own way I guess. Let's just drop it ok. Nobody knows buit us. And that's the way it should stay. At least for now." Sookie said.
Eric dropped iot. He didn't want to make her mad. But he knew she would have to talk to somebody one way or the other. They kicked their seats back and relaxed the rest of the way home.
When they pulled into the Fallen Star Ranch, everyone was waiting on the porch to greet them. They stopped the car and Pam was the first one off the porch. .
" Daddy, Daddy. I missed you." Pam shouted.
Everyone hugged Sookie and Eric to welcome them back.
" Come, Come inside. We have a small feast for y'all. I know you must be tired. Lord knows I always hated flying." Adele spoke up.
" Daddy, We baked you and Sookie some cookies and a ham to eat when y'all got home. I love it here.
" I thank you my princess. Sookie and I are hungry and a little jet lagged. I could use a nap shortly." Eric said.
" It's not nap time though daddy. But you must have stayed up to late last night. Did you stay up to late last night Daddy?" Pam said.
" No princess. Sookie was mean and put me to bed early last night." Eric said.
" It's not mean daddy if you was sleepy." Pam said.
" Alright everyone, go have and seat and get settled. I'm going to get Maggie to bring supper in." Michelle said.
Michelle went to tell the cooks to bring in supper. Everyone got settled. And they were all taking.
" Did you get everything done Sookie? " Corbett asked.
" Yeah, I think I did daddy. I mean, I got what I wanted. Which wasn't much. I got to see Al's parents. Eric got to meet them. Then we come home. That was it. I don't think his family will ever be over his death. Which is understandable." Sookie replied.
" I can imagine what heart ache that is baby girl .But don't let it bring you down also. You can start over now. And not have to look back. That's what matters. Being able to put it behind you." Adele said.
" Eric what did you think? Do I need to be worried about anything ? " Corbett asked.
" I think we should talk later. If you have the time." Eric said.
Sookie was panicking. She didn't want her father to know what Alcide had done to her. She knew she needed to tell him. But Eric needed to stay out of this. She would have to talk to him before her dad did.
" ok, now that business is settled. Pam why don't you go tell Maggie we want some milk and cookies." Adele asked Pam.
" Sure Gran." Pam said.
Eric was shocked because Pam was already acting like she was in this family. Maybe he should put the brakes on this for awhile. Till at least he was sure about Sookie's feelings.
" Are you sure it's ok she call you that Adele?" Eric asked.
" Of course I am. She is a child. And I already love the girl. Sookie and Jason's friends all call me Gran. But if you don't want her to, I'll tell her different. I'm sorry if I overstepped." Adele said with her head down.
Eric knew he had hurt her feelings. This wasn't his intention. He just wanted Pam's heart to be safe. And the more he thought about what was going on, The more worried he was.
" NO, Adele. I didn't mean it the way it sounded. I was just checking. I am so sorry if I hurt your feelings. That wasn't my intentions, I swear it." Eric said worried.
" My boy, why don't we have a talk now. While everyone is eating sugar." Corbett said.
" Alright." Eric replied.
He was in trouble. He knew this. But Sookie grabbed his arm.
" Daddy, Let me talk to Eric for just a sec if you don't care." Sookie said.
"OK, put just a sec." Corbett answered.
Eric and Sookie made their way to the living room and Sookie shut the pocket doors.
" Eric, you cant tell him. It has to be my choice. Not yours." Sookie said.
" Yes, I realize that. But Sookie until you get some kind of help, you will always hold back. You will always second guess yourself. And I don't want that. Let me talk to your father. Maybe, Jus maybe. He will calm down enough to talk about it." Eric said.
Sookie looked down .She didn't want to tall her father. She was scared of what his reaction would be. So this would take that away. Should she let him?
" Ok, but only if you explain yourself about Gran. What the hell has she done to you?" Sookie spoke.
" I'm sorry about that. I'm worried if you don't talk this out, you'll push us away. And I'm afraid she is to attached to just not come around anymore. I don't want her hurt Sookie. I hope you understand." Eric said.
" Of course, I understand. But Eric. I'm not going anywhere. And I don't want to loose either one of you. Please don't say stuff like that." Sookie said.
Sookie was nearly in tears. Was he planning on leaving her since they had got back. This was to much. She done the one thing she knew to do. She ran.
She turned on her heel and turned and opened the doors, and ran to the front door. How could she belive that he loved her already. She was damaged. She was no good for any one. OH God, What had she done.?
Eric took off after her . But Corbett caught him on the porch.
" What did you do?" Corbett said.
" I didn't do anything. I just need her to deal with some stuff before I can trust her with Pam. I'm afaid it will come back on us if she don't." Eric said.
" Sit down now, and you are going to explain to me what the hell happed with Alcide's parents. And don't say nothing. I'll sit on you if I have to. I can't help either one of y'all if I don't know what the hell it is. Do you understand me?" Corbett shouted.
" Yes sir, I do?" Eric said.
Corbett went and sit down in a rocking chair. And Eric followed his lead.
" Spill Northman. I know you know whats going on. Tell me. I'm her father. I have a right to know." Corbett said.
" I'll tell you what I know. But. I think even I'm getting bits and pieces here." Eric said.
Corbett just nodded. He knew he was asking to much of Eric. But he also needed to know.
" Let me start off with the unpleasant things. I have not slept with Sookie. And I know you don't care. But you need to know this. I am serious about her. But Corbett she has stuff she needs to deal with before I completely trust her with Pam's heart. And I hope you understand where I'm coming from. Alcide was cheating on Sookie with some woman named Debbie Pelt. Sookie found this out and ended it with Alcide. She was in the process of coming home. But the night before she left, Alcide come over and raped her. Saying he knew she was leaving him and he would never get the opportunity to be with her again. But he raped her. Make no mistake about that. I think she feels sorry for him. She id trying not to feel hate toward him. And she believes he done it because he was drunk. I know better. And so do you. Anyone that could do that drunk could do it sober. I think she has detached herself from the whole thing. I will not continue with her until she gets some help. I've got Pam to think about. This could come back and bite us in the ass. You know that. I think that sums everything up." Eric said.
Corbett was just staring at Eric. He was grateful for his honesty. But he had hurt Sookie also by doubting her. He was sure Eric didn't do it on purpose. But they needed space. And he was going to take care of his baby girl.
" I think you need to leave Eric." Corbett said.
Eric sit there in shock. He was for sure Corbett would understand.
" Wh..What? " Eric replied.
" I said you need to leave. I knew what Al done was bad. Not this bad. But bad. But Eric, You hurt her also. You doubted her. And when she needed you the most. I know you have to protect Pam. And You are doing a wonderful job. But you never have to protect her from Sookie. She would never hurt that little girl. You are trying to protect yourself to. And using Pam as a excuse. Now leave so I can fix this. If she wants to talk to you, She'll call." Corbett said.
Eric just sit there and wondered what the hell just happened. Him and Sookie was happy till about fourty minutes ago. WTF?
Eric made his way to the kitchen where Pam was finishing her cookies.
" Hey Princess, we need to leave and get home." Eric said.
" Is Sookie coming with us?" PAm asked.
" Not today everyone bye. And load up. I'll get your things." Eric said.
Eric made his way to the bedroom Pam was staying getting her things together. He seen a picture she had drawed of him, Sookie and Pam together. It made his chest clench. What had he done? He knew he was pushing her away to some degree. But who wouldn't. It couldn't be like Corbett said and him pushing her away due to his own insecurities. He headed back to the kitchen to tell everyone bye.
" I'll see everyone later. And thank you again for watching Pam." Eric said.
He was distant. Adele and Michelle could tell.
They went and hugged him. But it was Adele that spoke.
" If it's meant to be like I think it is son, this will pass. We care for you already. Don't give up. That's all I ask." Adele said.
Eric just nodded his head. What could he say? He got Pam in his truck and started down the drive, He hoped he wouldn't leaving behind the best thing in his life. He already knew he was leaving his heart there.
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