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Finding My Own Way	By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 1812 -:- 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 4
Sookie was stunned, too lost in her thoughts to realize he got up. When he came back, she noticed he was holding the picture that had her interest the first time she was in his house.
“I was with my wife for twelve years. We had our ups and downs, but what couple doesn’t? We were on our annual family vacation, we took one every year. My daughter, Emily, had just turned eight the week before. To make a long story short, I was arguing with Felicia about something trivial, I hardly remember it now. Emily was in the backseat playing with one of her dolls, not even paying attention to us. I took my eyes off of the road for a second, but it was one second too long. I didn’t notice the truck until it crashed into us, causing our car to roll over twice. I couldn’t get to my little girl, she was crying and there was nothing I could do about it. There was no movement at all from Felicia, and I had to assume the worst. When the paramedics finally arrived, we were safely removed from the vehicle, but I knew my wife was dead. Emily was very severely injured, I rode with her in the ambulance, but she didn’t even make it to the hospital. I just sat there and watched helplessly as my daughter took her last breath. It was all a blur after that, I remembered being rushed to the ER, but I must have passed out at some point. After everything, I only got away with a few broken ribs and a minor concussion. How is that fair?”
Sookie didn’t realize she had tears in her eyes at his heartbreaking confession, quickly wiping them away. “It wasn’t your fault.”
For some reason, that angered him. He stood up and started pacing the room, throwing his hands up in the air. “Everyone has been telling me that, but I was the one driving. I was the one who lost focus, and it was enough to cost me my family. I don’t need pity, and I don’t need you to tell me it wasn’t my fault. I’ve been hearing it for nearly two years now. What I need to know is why? Why was I spared? Why am I here when they’re not? Why did I survive and not them? My daughter was only eight-years-old, she was just a baby. The most beautiful, wonderful, little girl you could ever meet. Whenever I had a bad day at work, I would come home and she would smile at me. She would make me feel like I did one thing right in this world. I brought her into it, so I must have done something right.”
He was openly crying now, and there was no way Sookie could just ignore that. She got up and went over to him, wrapping her arms around his large frame, relieved when he returned the embrace. “I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Bad stuff always happens to good people, it’s never fair, but you can’t keep blaming yourself. It was not your fault.” Even though he didn’t want to hear it, she had to make him understand somehow. “The only person to blame is the moron who was driving the truck.”
Eric wiped his eyes, pulling away from her. He hated showing so much emotion. “The fucker was drunk; he actually tried to walk away from the accident. It pisses me off that he even managed to be able to walk, but the police arrested him. As far as I know, he’s still in jail.”
She nodded. “There you go, he was just some drunken idiot who was stupid enough to get behind the wheel. He’s the one to blame for this, don’t take it out on yourself. I believe your family loved you more than anything, and I know you loved them. They wouldn’t want you to keep beating yourself up like this.”
“I thought I was getting better. I sold my club when I couldn’t handle it anymore, then I packed everything up and moved far away as to not have a constant reminder of what I lost. I never thought I was the type to run from my problems, but I just couldn’t be there any longer. It was too hard.”
Sookie took his hand in hers, leading him back over to the couch. “I can understand that. After my parents died, I completely shut down. I didn’t talk to anyone for weeks, would hardly even eat. It was my Gran who eventually brought me back, she made me realize that my parents would want me to be happy and try to go on without them. I didn’t think I could, but she said that she’d never give up on me. I was only ten at the time; she took me in and raised me as her own. Me and my brother, but he was hardly ever around. The second he turned eighteen, he just took off for God knows where. We haven’t seen him in years, and he hasn’t really cared to keep in touch all that often. I was so hurt when he didn’t bother showing up for Gran’s funeral. He called me days later to say he was sorry, but he couldn’t deal with another death in the family. It didn’t matter that I needed him there; Jason only ever really cares about himself, but I’ve managed fine on my own these last couple of years. I know you will, too. It just takes time, but you will get through this. I’ll be right next door if you ever need me for anything, no matter what it is. If you just need someone to talk to, I’m your girl. I’ve been told that I’m a great listener.”
He graced her with a small smile, bringing her hand to his mouth and pressing a kiss to her knuckles. “Thank you, I appreciate that. I’m sorry for your loss as well, and for yelling at you. I guess talking about them is still a sore subject for me, this is the first time I’ve really opened up to anyone about it.”
Sookie was flattered to be the one that he decided to open up to, but he wasn’t finished.
“Since we’re suddenly being so honest, can you tell me what really happened to your arm? It looks like someone grabbed you. Do I have to beat this person up?”
She laughed, rolling her eyes. “I don’t think that’s necessary, it wouldn’t be much of a fight. You could probably take Bill with both hands tied behind your back.”
He raised his eyebrows. “Bill Compton?”
“Yes, how do you know him?”
Eric shrugged. “I don’t, but he tends to come around the construction site every now and then. I think he’s friends with my boss. I’ve always had an urge to hit him, but this gives me an even bigger reason to do so.”
Sookie shook her head. “I wouldn’t want you to get in trouble or anything; he’s not worth it.”
“What did he do?”
She took in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. “We’ve been dating since high school, but he’s changed and I decided to break up with him. He didn’t exactly take it very well. Or he did, I’m still not so sure on that. Basically, he told me off in Merlotte’s and admitted that he had been cheating on me. I went to his house the other day to return some of his stuff, and she was in there with him. This slut that he works with, I always knew she had a thing for him. Anyway, words were said and he grabbed me a little roughly. That’s all it was, I slapped him in the face and took off. Hopefully that’s the last I’ll ever have to see of him, if Bill knows what’s good for him, he’ll stay away.”
Eric clenched his fists at his side. “Okay, but if that’s not the last you see of him, I want you to tell me.” He held his hand up when it looked like she was about to argue. “I’m sure you’re perfectly capable of taking care of yourself, but I need to know if he ever hurts you again. I’m your friend, Sookie; you’re the only one I’ve made since moving here. I want you to know that this whole talking thing goes both ways. If you ever need me for anything, I’ll be here for you.”
That was the first time he acknowledged them being friends, and even though she had more in mind, Sookie would take what she could get.
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