AN: Well we are finally here, at the end. It has been an awesome ride. First I wanted to thank Simba and Karen for help with the song, and for Simba who has kind of been my sounding board through this story. Also I want to thank Lisa for giving me the idea for the ending. Sometimes it really does help to talk it out. ;) And of course, thank you to all you wonderful readers for sticking with this and reading, and reviewing. They are wonderful, and honestly I wouldn't have ever written as much as I have for ES had it not been for the fans and wonderful writing community, so I thank you all for the great support and encouragement. It really means a lot to me. xoxo

So this chapter is our conclusion. I will confess, any fans of Lost and especially Sawyer and Kate out there may recognize one scene from this part, hehe. I can't help it, it was an idea that stuck in my head and wouldn't leave. But ES made it their own. I don't know why I have a tendency to end my fictions with Skate, I did it once with At Second Glance too, hehe. Anyhow.

So, I've recently been introduced to the wonderful world of fiction banners, points to Blood Bonds Blog link in my profile. Go check out the new Cowboy Up contest winner banners you want, and check out the fictions that go along with them too, they are awesome. So being an addict of photoshop, I decided to make one for this story. I really wish we could directly add them to the story so you don't have to click on the link, but alas this is as close as I could get. Ill put it up on my profile too, just add the dots.

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And now I promise I will stop rambling. It's a bad habit I know. I just wanted to say thank you again and hope you enjoy, and without further adieu, I give you….

PART 2

She felt his warm breath coat her skin. Eric's strong arm encircled around her naked waist and then she felt his tongue brush against her cheek.

Sookie smiled pulling his arm closer. It was true, they had gone all night long and Eric had gotten his revenge. She was spent from the all night fuck fest. Her body was still humming when she recalled all of the places they had christened realizing they must have visited every room in the apartment, at least once, because they some how wound up back here on her four-poster bed. As her fingers brushed his smooth skin, his arm sliding closer to her breasts Sookie realized he wasn't done yet.

She smirked knowing he was just being bad, and she turned around to face him, and that's when she was greeted by a black fur covered snout.

Sookie shrieked as the cold wet nose bumped her face and she cried out in frustration…

"DS!!!!!"

Eric opened his tired eyes, confusion clouding his groggy head until he got whacked in the face by a wagging tail.

"No no bad dog!"

Sookie shrieked as DS dove under the covers in an attempt to steal some of her body heat.

Eric couldn't help but let out a chuckle when he realized what was happening. The dog was obviously clueless to Sookie's naked state but she was trying to shake him out and he was only burrowing deeper.

He reached down using his long arm, and in one reach he pulled the little monster out and lifted him up above his head like a wiggling rodent.

"What did I tell you about climbing up in our bed?"

The puppy simply panted, and somehow managed to wag his tail while suspended in mid air. He barked once and Eric rolled his eyes and then set him back down on the floor.

"Patience is key and silence is golden if you don't want me to bring your kennel along for our little road trip today."

He heard his little claws scamper out of the room on the hard wood floor and then Eric turned back to the petrified Sookie and pulled her back towards him.

He couldn't help but smile because she was totally embarrassed by DS's little ambush. But she was the most stunning vision he had ever seen, Eric thought watching her blush knowing today was important he ran his hand over her flesh and kissed the tip of her shoulder. She lifted her chin and met Eric's deep stare.

"Morning." He replied with a sincere smile causing Sookie to blush even further.

"Morning." She answered still a little self conscious, still groggy, but Eric put a stop concluding as his warm and tender mouth claimed hers in a soft yet caressing kiss.

Her body responded instantly feeling that familiar yearning paired with a soreness from their all night fuck fest and she looked up at him through dilated pupils and he teased her with a smile…

"I'm surprised you can still move."

She flipped her eyes up her skin getting even redder and Eric chuckled again, and she finally replied…

"You have a lot of fun at my expense don't you?"

"Yes, you are a boundless source of entertainment for me lover."

Sookie rolled her eyes again thinking him impossible and she turned around but he pulled her back and insisted…

"Aren't you going to thank me for rescuing you from the fur ball?"

She scoffed and put her hand up to his chest resisting his advances she replied…

"How do I know you both weren't in on it together?"

Eric laughed again, and he asked her…

"Yes lover, I glamoured the monster with my mind and made him jump up on this bed to maul you and get you all hot and bothered, is that what you want to hear?"

Sookie rolled her eyes knowing Eric was being sarcastic and she finally insisted hating to admit the blame…

"I wouldn't put it past you and your little minion."

She couldn't keep a straight face however and finally cracked a smile. Going in to place a soft kiss on his neck to Eric's delight letting him know she wasn't mad and she wasn't quite ready to leave the warmth of this bed, Sookie finally replied…

"So when do you want to leave for the North Pole?"

Her eyes gleamed wickedly flashing dangerously with his and he smirked knowingly pulling her back over him, as she shrieked…

"How about we paralyze ourselves again first and then we can talk about Santa and his reindeer."

Sookie giggled and he guided her back down to him for a sizzling kiss. Sookie couldn't believe she had the flexibility to go again, or the desire, but her body was already responding to his, her legs straddling his hips, her tongue meshing with his hungry for more, and that's when they both heard what sounded like a leak dripping from somewhere.

Sookie glanced at Eric and he looked at her and then they glanced to the side and both saw DS there in the doorway standing right over a puddle on the floor.

Eric rolled his eyes and sighed and Sookie shook her head and concluded…

"I guess paralysis will have to wait."

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After cleaning up the mess DS made, Sookie and Eric decided it would be best to get a start on the road earlier rather than later. Sookie argued with Eric that they should try to get to Niagara Falls before dark, because it was dangerous driving in the dark, to which Eric merely scoffed, but he had enough sense to keep his mouth shut and just agree, and by late morning they had packed up everything in the corvette, DS and all, and then they were off.

They made good time on the road, and about 90 minutes out of Niagara back on the road after they had just stopped off to fill up, get coco and coffee at a gas station, Eric turned to Sookie and asked her…

"Why don't we play a game?"

Sookie looked back at Eric in question and she asked him for clarification…

"What? You mean like a car game or something?"

"Yes." Eric replied and then she smiled and added enthusiastically her inner geek coming out…

"Okay, how about the alphabet game? Or no wait, person place or thing? Yeah!"

Eric smirked and he explained…

"I was actually thinking of something a little more entertaining."

Sookie looked back at him puzzled, her mind swimming and then she dropped her jaw assuming Eric was thinking of some sex game and she shook her head and replied opposing…

"No way, I'm not that kind of a girl Eric!"

He chuckled and replied…

"No, although I appreciate the thought lover. (He winked at her precariously) I was thinking we could play I Never." Eric explained.

"I Never?" She asked confused having never heard of the game. And Eric clarified pulling her cup of coco out of its drink holder…

"Yes, traditionally it's a drinking game, but I think coco will suffice."

Sookie wasn't entirely sure she liked this idea but let Eric continue…

"For example, I tell you 'I never wore a creme silk negligee, and now you drink because you have worn one, obviously."

Eric smirked and he nodded giving Sookie the okay, enlightening her…

"So we have to try to come up with things we think the other may have done but we haven't, and the person who finishes their cup first loses."

"So what does the winner get?" Sookie asked trying to hide her interest thinking she might be able to have some fun with this and Eric answered…

"How about a wish, anything you want or desire, is up to the other to make it happen."

Sookie smirked now liking the deal, sure she could win this, and she finally nodded her head and replied…

"Okay, you're on Slick, just hope you know who you're up against!"

Eric chuckled thinking Sookie was cute when she was competitive and he insisted with brows raised looking back at her…

"Ladies first of course."

Sookie smiled and rubbed her hands together, trying to think of the perfect question she finally replied…

"Okay….Hmmm, I Never owned my own company."

"Haven't yet." Eric replied with a smirk.

He smiled and drank from his coffee cup. That was an easy one, he thought, hoping Sookie would go deeper eventually and then he countered…

"I Never had a same sex lover."

He smirked figuring she hadn't, but it was worth it to get Sookies reaction, and she raised her brows blushing, of course she wasn't that type of woman but she could tell Eric was imagining all sorts of sordid scenarios and she replied curtly…

"I hate to disappoint you sailor but no I haven't, so it's your drink."

Eric's grin never faltered as he brought his coffee cup up to his mouth and Sookie decided to get more personal…

"I Never had an ex as crazy as yours!"

He nodded his head in agreement and he replied…

"Consider yourself lucky." And then preceded to take another drink, feeling now that he had to gain some ground Eric questioned her…

"I Never could read minds."

She met his gaze sideways for a moment, knowing that was a touchy subject for her and he knew it. She took a reluctant sip and then shot back with…

"I Never dated more than one person at a time."

He smiled and added bringing his drink up to his mouth…

"Now we're getting somewhere." He smirked back at Sookie and took a sip and Sookie suddenly wondered with distaste if she really liked this game. But she wasn't a quitter and wasn't going to start now patiently waiting for Eric's question. He contemplated his next move, thinking about all of the truths he could dig up, but Eric thought about the most important thing he wanted to know right now and finally remarked…

"I Never wanted to leave your apartment that night."

Sookie looked back at him the mood of the game changing, his eyes on the road for a moment, finally forced to look back at her and her eyes searched his, but she didn't drink, looking down at her cup…

"I didn't want you to either." She confessed noting the strange turn this game was taking, because it didn't feel like a game any more, but Eric encouraged her to go on with a slight smile, secretly happy about her reply…

"Your turn."

Sookie nodded and brought her finger up to scratch her nose, one of her tell signs that she was at a loss for words, and finally after a few long moments she replied honestly…

"I Never…I…I Never wanted to break up with you when I left for Bon Temps."

Eric didn't take a sip, he just looked back at her the late afternoon sun shining through his windshield and he finally confessed because the thought had been weighing on his mind, unable to keep his little secret from her any longer…

"I Never thought we'd be eloping to Niagara Falls."

All of the sudden the music faded into the background, Sookie felt like she could actually hear the record rip, even though there was no record playing, her stomach clenched and her neck whipped back to look at him in question, the anxiety returning…

"What did you just say?" Sookie asked feeling claustrophobic all of the sudden...

"Sookie, I." But before he could explain she held onto the dash and exclaimed...

"Pull over!"

"What?" Eric asked her confused and Sookie cried out...

"Pull Over NOW!"

Eric had no idea what was going through her mind but he never thought she would have this kind of reaction, beginning to feel a wave of nausea himself because he couldn't believe they were back here again. He saw a sign for a rest stop up ahead and turned into it. A minute later they were parked in front of the restroom and vending machine station and Sookie bolted out of the car.

They were about an hour away from Niagara and Andy whimpered from the back. He had to pee, so Eric took his leash and lifted him out behind the pacing Sookie. Luckily there wasn't anyone here except one large semi just pulling out of the lot. After Andy did his business Eric marched behind Sookie and he demanded from her, unable to hide his frustrations...

"So you don't want to get married now is that it?"

Sookie flashed him a sharp glare and went back to pacing....

"When were you going to tell me this? Of all the highhanded things to do Eric! Did you think I was going to get there and just melt because you threw me a surprise wedding? There's a reason people have a long engagement period you know!"

Her head was spinning as she thought about it all and then she remembered Eric's telepathic confession last night. He had planned this all along!

Eric shook his head unable to pretend her last remark didn't hurt and now it sounded like Sookie was indeed having second thoughts and he replied sharply...

"Yeah I'm getting that now!"

"What were you thinking Eric??" Sookie asked him her eyes pleading with him for an answer suddenly feeling trapped and he replied trying to hold his temper in because he was pissed right now....

"I was thinking that you were getting overwhelmed by all the wedding plans! I was thinking maybe since our lives have been so stressful, it would be fun to just let go of our inhibitions and have fun with this rather than worry about catering, cakes, guests, and the 3 ring circus that goes along with the big wedding my sister wanted to arrange for us!! I was thinking that I'd be just as happy marrying you yesterday, today, or tomorrow because my feelings aren't going to change!!!"

She felt a sharp pang of guilt. When Eric confessed in the car that they were eloping all she could think was he was trying to seal the deal and pressure her into this before she could back out. Try to trick her into this because he was afraid of what might happen if he didn't trap her. She could see that she was dead wrong now. She met his sincere gaze, her heart melting and eyes misting, she threw her arms around his stiff body, and buried her face in his hard chest and exclaimed...

"I'm sorry."

Eric relaxed his body one arm holding Sookie to him, the other arm attached to the leash of an antsy puppy and he answered after a long pause...

"It's okay, I'm sorry too...for not telling you earlier...this isn't the kind of thing that one should make a surprise."

"No." Sookie replied and Eric thought she was agreeing with him feeling regret for springing this on her, but Sookie continued...

"It's incredibly romantic...I just had a mild freak out is all and don't handle surprises all that well, especially when its something as big as getting married." She looked up at him her face flush, somewhat embarrassed by her reaction to him and Eric asked her gently, his fingers twirling through her hair...

"Does that mean you still want to go? We could skip the ceremony and just enjoy a nice long weekend away too." Eric replied assuring Sookie that he was okay with it either way, although in the back of his head if she decided to turn around and go back home he couldn't help but wonder if either of them were ready for this yet. Maybe it was too big a step? He'd been listening to his heart this whole time but maybe he needed to listen to his head more too.

Sookie blinked and looked up at him, her arms still locked securely around his middle and she replied meeting Eric's sharp blue gaze...

"Yes...I still want to go and no we shouldn't skip the ceremony."

She was ready. Sookie thought with a small smile, she knew it in her heart now. Eric wasn't Bill, he wasn't trying to trick her or control her. He was her heart and her heart wanted to go to Niagara.

Eric was overcome by a huge feeling of relief, so happy he lifted her up in his arms suddenly and Sookie squealed her legs wrapping around his hips. He carried her over to the hood of his car, set her down on top, and kissed her passionately.

Her tongue crashed into his and she wrapped her fingers in his hair, feeling the familiar rush of ecstasy course through her body, and that's when Andy interrupted them.

He started yelping, wanting to go back inside the car where his bone was, Eric tossed his eyes up remarking...

"Cool your jets DS."

He looked back at Sookie with a knowing smirk and whispered in her ear....

"I would totally fuck you right here in broad daylight if we didn't have a wedding to get to."

Sookie felt chills of desire run through her when she looked into Eric's enchanting eyes and she finally replied regaining her composure...

"You think I'd let you?"

Eric's brow rose and he brought his large hand around her backside squeezing one cheek provocatively he replied with a wicked glint pupil meeting pupil...

"Oh I know you would."

About 1 hour and an anxious car ride later they had arrived in Niagara Falls. They were about an hour away from sunset. Eric had checked them in to their hotel, which was right next to Skylon Tower, one of the tallest buildings on the Ontario side of Niagara Falls. There was some snow, it didn't look like the North Pole as Sookie had originally thought but the white gave it almost a magical look as the snowflakes glittered along the fall basin. Sookie marveled at the world wonder as they walked Andy around and made their way into the hotel, but Eric kept stopping to look at his watch.

The rest of the car ride up Sookie had tried to get Eric to spill his plans; she knew he was up to something. But all Eric would admit to is that once they arrived in Niagara, she needed to get dressed up for a night out. Sookie knew they weren't going to just be getting married at one of those little chapel stores, no she knew Eric too well for that, he had something big planned. After 2 hours of trying to trick him into spilling the beans she knew his lips were sealed tighter than a drum, so instead of tormenting herself and amusing him by guessing, Sookie decided to just go with the flow, which was easier said than done.

They got into their room and DS bolted for the bedroom. Sookie rolled her eyes wondering what he would find in there, hoping the comforter wasn't a feather one and she looked back at Eric and smiled.

"I have to admit this feels kind of strange." Sookie confessed and Eric looked at her curiously and she replied...

"When I thought of my wedding, I never quite pictured this."

"You didn't?"

He creased his brows and looked down at his hands wondering if Sookie was having second thoughts and Sookie added...

"It's not bad, well I don't know what it is, that's just it. Up until now I had everything planned out and now we have reached the unknown."

He smirked and met her gaze with a knowing glint, understanding what she meant, he replied...

"I know what you mean."

"So are you going to tell me where we are getting hitched yet?" Sookie tried to pry, but Eric simply turned his back and replied with a smug smirk...

"Not a chance lover."

She sighed frustrated, and Eric planted a large box in her hands.

Sookie looked back at him in confusion and Eric explained...

"It was addressed to you."

He was holding an envelope addressed to the both of them and remarked...

"I recognize the handwriting on this one."

Sookie looked at him in confusion and watched Eric as he tore open the envelope.

"Congratulations to my big brother and his Darling Gidget. Enjoy married life, I know you are both going to drive each other crazy, but for some strange reason, it works. So, now that you have your training wheels off, I thought you might like to take a real trip, or shall I say honeymoon. Chances are you may need some rest after this weekend. So enjoy the European tour. Maybe you can give me a break for a few weeks! -Love, Pam"

Behind the card nestled inside the envelope were two first class airplane tickets to Stockholm, along with a fully credited Eurail pass good for up to a month redeemable at any time. There was an itinerary covering 7 European cities, along with a list of 5 star hotels holding their reservations. Pam had clearly arranged all of this through some travel agency.

Eric knew why she wanted him to start them out in Stockholm and he looked back at Sookie with a smirk as she smeared the small tears gently away after reading her own letter.

"Looks like Pam is giving us our honeymoon for her wedding present, only Pam would give a gift like that."

Sookie looked back at him and smiled, trying to push back her bundle of nerves when Eric flashed the two plane tickets in his hands.

"She will do anything to trap us together wont she?" Sookie asked half joking half touched by Pam's generous gift and Eric nodded his head.

He set down the tickets and envelope and went over to Sookie and asked over her shoulder trying to peek at what was inside the package…

"And what did you get? Do you have a secret admirer lover?" Sookie smiled and shook her head.

"No, and stop pretending like you don't know." she replied, turning back around to face Eric, looking up into his eyes, knowing that after this weekend, everything would change.

She draped her arms around his strong shoulders and they stared at each other for a moment, a bundle of nerves times two, but they were both finally on the same page at last which helped loosen the loopy mass in her stomach, and Eric finally remarked…

"Well you better go get changed, we only have 45 minutes until sunset."

Sookie looked back at him strangely and he planted a tender kiss on her forehead, asking one more time for good measure…

"What's at sunset?"

Eric just smirked and replied caddily…

"The beginning."

Despite the nature of his answer, she had a feeling he meant it, that energy and thrill of excitement flowing through her veins once more and she proclaimed before turning on her heel with an excited spring in her step…

"Well then we better not be late."

Eric smiled and Sookie grabbed the box went into the bathroom and read the note over again.

"Since we couldn't be there to witness the momentous occasion, and assuming you actually survived the trek up to Antarctica without blood shed, I thought you deserved something special to wear. I saw you eyeing this in the window display at Saks last week. Don't worry, the stole is fake fur. Since it was kind of sprung on you, I wanted to do something special. And no don't be mad that Pam and I knew about it before you because we were just as surprised.

Cherish this weekend and of course I want details when you get back. By the way, Sam called and said his phone has practically been ringing off the hook with publishing offers for the manuscript piece you submitted, you're in demand girl. Apparently Paramount even caught wind of your fame and the book and wants to sit down with you next week to discuss a movie deal. Now you have even more to celebrate, so what are you waiting for? Celebrate, get hitched, make love, the stars have all aligned for you tonight! He's your match Sook, life is short, don't waste another moment. Love is all around you. Hugs and kisses."

-Amelia"

She blinked back the tears in her eyes from the note once more, her fingers moved along the smooth satin dress and she picked it up recognizing the familiar ensemble. It was a gown, floor length, almost a vintage look to it; the purple fuchsia color was radiant against her skin. It was more beautiful than she had remembered. Floor length, curve-skimming bias cut, styled with a V-neckline, a shirred bust and empire waist. Low back with satin and chiffon crisscross back straps. She set it down and ran her hand across the faux minx shawl with the antique broach, and the silver sling back peek-a-boo toed heels. The outfit was perfect, Sookie thought with a smile, wondering just how much Eric told them because Amelia certainly thought of everything. Satin sleeves, a fur coat, even if it was fake, and the lingerie was very high end...Sookie swallowed feeling nervous again.

Eric told her they had less than an hour so she had to get cracking. Just relieved this suite had a bathroom and several other sub rooms so they both had privacy to get ready. She finally had her make up and hair done the way she wanted off to the side in a twist, and then she slipped into her dress. It fit like a glove, Sookie marveled at her transformation.

She slipped on her shoes next and found herself gaining another 4 inches and then she put one more coat of red lipstick on her full lips enhancing them. The last item was her long black satin sleeves to which she finished fastening just as she heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Sookie asked paying more attention to fixing her last wisp of hair than the door and that's when a recognizable voice answered from behind…

"Room service."

Sookie smirked knowing Eric was being cocky and he added…

"Can I offer the lady a Gracious Plenty? I'm told she enjoys a good GP from time to time."

She blushed and then opened the door ready to get him back for that and that's when her mouth dropped in shock. His did too apparently because they both found themselves just staring at each other for few long moments.

She had seen Eric in a tuxedo before but this time, not even 007 could compare, this was something that far surpassed Bond. She felt weak in the knees and hand to hang onto the doorframe because he looked so amazing. Black tux, perfectly fitted, European cut with a starch white shirt, white buttons and a white bow tie, patent leather black shoes that she could see her reflection in, his blonde hair combed back like they used to do in those old movies and those piercing blue eyes captivated her. He was holding a single red rose in his hand.

"You clean up nicely." He finally replied with dry mouth staring at her transformation. He handed Sookie the rose, but she barely noticed taking it she looked up at him and swallowed. She felt just like a teenager on prom night, the butterflies going at full force, and she finally replied in a whisper…

"So do you."

Sookie smiled and quickly darted over to her purse. For once grateful that she was a productive person because in her midst of moving, getting a new manuscript submitted for her book, potty training her new puppy and adjusting to life as Eric Northman's fiancée, she made a trip to the jewelers and picked out a ring for him. She pulled the ring out and put it on her hand in an attempt to conceal it from Eric, however when she went to fasten the broach on her stole he gallantly swept in and offered to help her.

She looked up at him once more and was overcome with the need to throw her arms around him and hold him to her and press her ear up to his rapidly beating heart, but instead Sookie confessed…

"There isn't anyone else Id ever do this with."

"Neither would I." He replied with a soft smile. Looking over at the clock, Eric knew they had to get going. He had snuck away while Sookie was getting ready to ensure things would go off without a hitch.

Eric held out his hand to Sookie and finally asked her…

"So are you ready?"

Sookie looked back at DS who seemed perfectly content with his favorite chew toy and after a long pause she nodded and looked up at him, replying...

"Yes. I am." Her eyes crinkled, so did his and then she took his hand.

They left the hotel, and once outside, Sookie assumed they would be going to Eric's car, but Eric shook his head and replied…

"No, over here lover."

She gave him another look, but he simply took her hand in his and led her over towards the Skylon building. Sookie closed her eyes and thought about how Eric wanted to let go of all inhibition. This was her letting go of her fears, she thought as he guided her towards the elevators and they took the long trip up to the observation deck. She felt warmth from him that radiated through her whole body.

Sookie couldn't help but notice Eric scanning the roof of the car during the ride up and she was about to ask him just what he thought he was doing when they finally arrived at the top. Eric brought her up one more set of stairs, Sookie had no idea what to expect. Then he opened the door to rooftop veranda.

There was no way she would ever be prepared for the site she found in front of her, her heart now thumping 100 miles a minute as she surveyed everything her sneaky fiancé had done behind her back.

There were white lights everywhere; it looked like a magical fairy kingdom. Flowers, everywhere in shades of purple, orange, and yellows, amidst the white snow, the sky painted perfectly above them as an orchestrated mural by God himself in hues of pinks, purples and blues, and the view of the falls as it rumbled behind them. Sookie had never seen anything so breathtaking. She looked back at Eric for a moment in shock and amazement and that's when a guitar started to play as a man came out of the side in a suit, and she saw another waiting for them down a candle lined red carpet aisle.

She looked back at Eric anxiously, admittedly nervous now that they were really here, they were really doing this and her future waited for her. Sookie closed her eyes for a moment recognizing the tune the guitar player had chosen. 'Your Song, by Elton John,' she smiled feeling completely humbled and cherished and loved, completely forgetting they were outdoors and standing in snow because she was so consumed by everything going on around them. She couldn't believe this was happening and Eric leaned down and whispered in her ear...

"We are almost there."

His warm fingers folded in between hers and Sookie couldn't help but let one lone tear fall as they walked forward together.

"Hello Bubba." Eric greeted the man at the end of the aisle and he smiled broadly…

"Hey Boss" He smiled and then looked over to Sookie and placed his hand out to greet her…

"You must be the little lady?"

She nodded and looked at him in awe noticing how much he looked like Elvis as he took her hand and replied to Eric…

"Now I see what all the fuss was about, she is more splendid than a fireworks display on the 4th of July."

Eric smirked back and looked over at Sookie through the sides of his eyes, she blushed and Eric explained…

"Bubba here used to work for me, but decided to retire up here. He also happens to be an ordained priest." Eric added with a smile. Sookie was impressed with Bubba, unsure if she should ask why Eric had an ordained priest working for him, and Bubba offered randomly…

"No cats up here, that's the best part."

Sookie met his gaze strangely and Eric chuckled.

"So y'all want to get hitched?" Bubba asked already moving on without them.

Eric nodded and so did Sookie and the looked at each other and smiled…

"Well let's get this show on lickety split then!" Bubba continued.

The music stopped and suddenly it was just them, standing there caught in a little bubble all of their own, Eric took her hand and she took his.

Sookie was still in shock and it wasn't even registering for her that she had been afraid of this all this time, even after everything they had done together, after all they had gone through, her struggle to make it as a reporter in New York, the murder attempt by Vivian Edgington, Sophie Anne, the scandal of her relationship with Eric, those kids who pushed her on the playground when she was 8, Jason's visit, losing her job at the Times, it all disappeared in this moment.

"So since the boss said to make this short and sweet…(Bubba pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and asked them…)

"Do you Eric Johan Northman take Miss Sookie Jane Stackhouse to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, and all that other stuff from this day forward?"

Sookie didn't even hear Bubba, her eyes locked on Eric's as his blue gaze flashed with hers and he admitted with a smile…

"I do."

She bit her lip containing the beaming smile that threatened to break through after hearing those two little words, knowing they were almost there, to the edge of that cliff about to jump off into the unknown, but she didn't care, she knew in her heart what she wanted and he was standing right here in front of her.

Bubba looked to Sookie and he asked her the same…

"And do you Miss Sookie take Mr. Eric to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for richer for poorer, till death do you part from this day forward?"

She slipped Eric's ring on his hand and held it in her own and she couldn't stop nodding, or grinning widely, and finally she confessed…

"I do."

He looked down at the ring she had placed on his finger and smirked, his smile betraying his happiness and then slipped her wedding band on as well, next to her pink diamond engagement ring and held her hands together in his, his gaze locking with her.

"Then by the province of Ontario, Canada, I now pronounce y'all man and wife, Congratulations!"

She gasped in relief and before Sookie could even talk, Eric was pulling her to him for a mind blowing World Series, Winter Olympics, Independence Day kind of kiss. Her lips meshed with his as the guitar player strummed up and played the melody from Donna Summer's 'Hot stuff.'

Sookie couldn't help but giggle at Eric's wicked sense of humor remembering the song from that night at Studio 54, the night they started this roller coaster ride, and she looked at him, feeling happier now than she ever had.

"Well Longshadow over here (Bubba gestured to his guitarist) and me got another gig after this, performin down at the Flamin Star, so if you don't mind, I'm gonna skedaddle!"

"Not at all." Eric replied shaking Bubba's hand as his guitarist packed up he nodded at them.

"Thank you to both of you." Eric offered and Sookie added, holding Eric's hand unable to pry herself away from him or deny her giddiness…

"Yes, thank you!"

Both men left down the stairs and Eric looked back at Sookie and asked her…

"Well Mrs. Northman? Shall we go get ourselves paralyzed?" He asked her with one brow raised knowing the best way to celebrate this night was through the language they both excelled at, and Sookie looked back at him folding her arm through his feeling at this moment like she could do anything, she asked him teasingly…

"I should have known your one track mind would chime in at just the right moment. But, who said I was going to take your name, maybe I like Stackhouse."

Eric chuckled as they made their way down the stairs and towards the elevators and he nodded his head admitting as he sized her up with that blue spark in his eye…

"Alright, I will just address you as my wife then…Would you like me and my one track mind to paralyze you, my wife?"

As hard as she tried to keep a straight face, she couldn't, and Sookie shook her head thinking him impossible, the elevator door opened for them and she stepped inside and countered, meeting his mischievous gaze, she argued just for arguments sake, because she enjoyed giving just as much as she got…

"That's hardly fair, what if I want to paralyze you instead?"

Sookie thought about the entire magical night and how she just felt so alive, like she could do anything right now. A woman reborn from the ashes of tragedy, they both had been. She thought back to Amelia's note and the newfound fame she would most likely acquire after her book went public and Sookie knew she could do anything with Eric by her side. She had found her happy ending, she thought with heart pattering fiercely as he stepped in and approached her, like he had a thousand times before, but this time it was different, because they had both made the commitment now, they were husband and wife, till death do they part.

Eric leaned into her, just as happy as she and she looked deep into his dark and enchanted eyes, having a sudden premonition of what was in store for them tonight, right after the elevator doors closed in fact. He could still give her butterflies, Sookie thought looking up at him with yearning. He leaned past her and met her gaze wickedly, his face mere inches from her's and while pushing the door close button, causing the temperature in the small little space to rise 10 fold, Eric confessed with a wicked smirk…

"Lover, I believe that can be arranged, you take care of the switchboard, Ill notify the fire department."

And then the doors slid shut behind them.

*

Fin

One more link, just incase you were dying to hear it. Longshadow's rendition of "Your Song" played by a cute little asian kid, hehe.

http://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=yXospFm9VzM

xoxo