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Where the Heart Is	By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 2748 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own the Southern Vampire Mysteries or any referenced characters and no money is made from this story. It is purely for fun.

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Chapter 24
Pam cringed at the sound of gagging coming from the staff restroom. “This is the second time today that you have vomited, I told you not to eat the cafeteria food.”
Sookie came out looking really pale, clutching her queasy stomach. “I don’t think this is because of something I ate, probably just caught that flu bug that’s been going around.”
Pam touched her forehead to feel that she was slightly warm. “Well, it’s a good thing you’re already at a hospital. Perhaps you should have one of the doctors look you over.”
Sookie agreed, wanting to get to the bottom of this. She didn’t get sick often.

* * * * *

“So, what is the verdict?”
Sookie took in a deep breath to try and calm herself. “It’s not the flu, apparently I’m pregnant.”
Pam raised her eyebrows. “And how do you feel about that? I’m assuming the spawn is Eric’s.”
Sookie sent her a glare; you could always count on Pam to tell it like it was. “Of course it’s Eric’s, I haven’t been with anyone else. I don’t know how I feel about this, or how he’s going to take the news. We briefly discussed the possibility of kids, but that was to be a long while from now.”
“Trust me, that man has it bad. It’s as if you hung the moon, completely disgusting. You tell him about this and he will be ecstatic, but I honestly do not envy you. I never saw the appeal of children.”
“Yes, I’m well aware of that,” Sookie commented, rubbing her temples and thinking about what she was going to do.

* * * * *

Sookie entered the apartment with trepidation, remembering the last time she came home to tell a man that she was pregnant. This would not be the same situation, but she still couldn’t help feeling nervous. Instead, when she opened their bedroom door, she got another surprise. Sookie gasped, bringing her hand to her mouth in shock.
Eric looked caught, giving her a sheepish expression. “Is it that bad?”
She lowered her hand, moving closer to him as she ran her fingers through his newly shortened hair. “I would say this is a little more than a trim.”
He nodded. “I know it’s shorter than we talked about, but I actually like it. If you don’t, it will grow back. I promise never to cut it again if that’s what you wish.”
Sookie smiled, shaking her head. “I love it, always knew there was a handsome face under there somewhere.”
Eric smiled as well, glad to have her approval.
“Now that one shock is out of the way, I have another for you.” She took a deep breath before continuing. “I’m pregnant.”
His eyes widened, that being the last thing he anticipated. “Are you certain?”
Sookie nodded. “I’ve been sick at work and finally went to see a doctor; I thought it might be the flu or something. I know we haven’t talked about having children right now; this is all happening so fast. We just got engaged…”
Eric cut her off with his mouth, pulling away to press his forehead against hers. “Did you think I would not be pleased about this? Yes, it is happening sooner than expected, but I couldn’t be happier. You’re carrying my baby, Sookie. There is no better feeling in the world; I promise that I will do right by you and the little one. I missed the first seven years of Jessica’s existence; I will never go through that again. I plan on being there for every second of this child’s life.”
Her eyes teared up, kissing his lips sweetly. “Thank you, I was so worried about telling you. I don’t know why, but it means so much to me that you’re okay with this.”
He cupped her cheek, a bigger smile lighting up his features. “I couldn’t be more okay. We just have to tell Jessica that she will soon be having a little brother or sister, how do you think she’ll take it?”
Sookie wasn’t too sure, but had a feeling everything would work out.

* * * * *

Eric’s heart nearly melted when he entered their bedroom to find Jessica lying with Sookie, his daughter’s head resting on her stomach.
Jessica looked up at him, a frown on her face. “I don’t hear the baby.”
He graced her with a warm smile, not able to think it was possible to love this child more than he already did. “It’s too soon to hear anything, princess, but you can still talk to her if you want. When she gets bigger, she might be able to recognize your voice.”
The little girl did just that, telling her new sibling everything about her day.
Sookie smiled up at him. “You’ve already decided it will be a girl?”
Eric shrugged. “I just have a strong feeling, but it doesn’t much matter to me. I’m too busy being joyful at the fact you’ve given me another child.”
She reached over to kiss him, causing the girl in between them to giggle. Sookie tickled her tummy. “And just what is so funny?”
Jessica burst into more laughter. “You were kissing, it’s gross.”
“Oh, just wait until you’re older. You won’t think it’s so gross then.”
Eric groaned. “Can we possibly not think about that? I want her to stay my little girl forever,” he said with a pout.
“I’m a big girl,” Jessica stated.
He let out a sigh. “And so it begins.”
Sookie laughed. “It won’t be so bad; soon you’ll have another one to deal with. I bet you’re wishing it was a boy now, but if you knew Jason growing up, you would be begging for another girl.”
Eric shook his head. “I’ll take your word for it.” Before they knew it, Jessica was passed out. Eric gently picked her up and carried her to her room, placing her on the bed. He gazed at her for several minutes, then kissed her cheek and headed back to Sookie. He took his fiancée in his arms, smothering her with kisses. “I love you.”
She smiled, never tired of hearing that. “I love you, too.”
“Do you think we would be here right now?” he wondered after a few seconds of silence, deciding to clarify when he saw the confusion on her face. “If Jessica was never in the picture, do you think we would have eventually fallen in love on our own?”
Sookie thought about it. “I like to think so, but I guess we’ll never know. She’s the one who brought us together, if you never gave up your womanizing ways, this wouldn’t have happened. It took seeing you with her to really make me realize that you were someone worth taking a chance on. I don’t know if I’d feel that way if it wasn’t for her. What about you?”
Eric nodded without any hesitation. “Yes, I would have loved you even if she never came into my life. You have always fascinated me, Sookie. At first I was just intrigued because you were the only woman who didn’t fall for my bullshit, but if I’m being completely honest, I’ve been interested ever since I first saw you and it wasn’t just for a good fuck. I admit that thought did cross my mind, but I also wanted to really get to know you. I’ve never cared about getting to know a woman before. I could tell you were hurt in the past; you built these walls to keep people out. I was more determined than anything to break through them.”
“You did a good job of that,” she responded. “I never thought I would trust anyone again after Bill, but you completely took me by surprise. This is how it should have been the first time; I should have come home to tell my boyfriend that I was pregnant and he should have been so happy. Not screwing some slut on our bed, but now I think he did me a favor. I never would have had this if I was still with him.”
Whenever Eric thought of Compton and all the pain he caused Sookie, he wanted to find the man and beat the living shit out of him. Even though that likely wouldn’t solve anything, it would make him feel a hell of a lot better. “I wish I could have known you then. I would have gotten you away from him before he broke your heart, but what’s done is done. We unfortunately can’t change the past, but we don’t have to dwell on it forever. We’re in a better place now, and I will never regret all the time we’ve had together. You have given me more than I ever dreamed of, for that I will be eternally grateful.”
Sookie had tears in her eyes at his speech, laying her head on his chest and feeling secure when he wrapped his strong arms around her. It didn’t take long to fall asleep after that.
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