So glad that Tara is rising above her fears and giving the both of them a chance. She has even kissed him in the coffee shop and in the parking lot, AND on top of that, she invited him to dinner. All these moves says a lot. That she is 100% committed to trying. Man, after reading this, I was floating on air. I can't wait for the next chapter. Again, well, well, written.

Oh how I love this story...though it has supernatural elements in it...there's something just so "human" about it...it has heart...

I hope Tara doesn't go back on her word and really gives Sam a chance...that's all he needs really...and both of them need a chance to explore their true feelings for each other...because despite the unorthodox nature of their relationship...they do truly care for each other as individuals...who knows they might just surprise themselves with discovering that those feelings run deep...loved that Sam opened up to Tara about his experience with the Merlotte's...that had to be devastating for his psyche...and gives him even more reason than ever that his child never has to experience such a fate...family is so important to Sam...hope Tara gets over her issues enough to see that...I know she doesn't have the best self-esteem...being a survivor of abuse tends to make one untrustworthy and leaves one with the feeling of being unlovable...I hope it works out for them...

P.S.  I got such a kick out of seeing my hometown in this story...I'm from northern Louisiana and I live in the town of Bastrop so that was such a hoot for me to read that...anyway...can't wait to read more...love this new take on the Tam relationship...

Totally loving this story still.

Ahhh! Wonderful update I can't wait to read more.  I hope you update again soon.

Thank you!

GO Lafayette!!! LOL!! I can't wait for the next chapter! Great Job :)

Woo wee! This was good!  I loved it when Sookie dressed Sam down in his office and hopefully shook some sense into him. I liked her standing up for her friend Tara. Most of all I liked it when she told him that he shouldn't marry Tara out of a sense of duty but out of love. That was some powerful shit.

The same with Lafayette. I liked his directness with his cousin. He is caring and tender with her and I am so happy that he encouraged her to give Sam a chance. Let's just hope she actually listens.

Yay for team Sookie-Lala!

Nice Update.  I agree that Tara needs to open up to Sam.  They would make a wonderful couple and Tara CAN handle Sam if he starts to try and take over. LOL.

Another update please....

Nyeesha

All the work you put into this chapter certainly shows. I loved it! Even Sookie's tirade was on point. Hope the next update won't be so far away...

Great story.  I'm liking it; Tara coming back to town with Maya  who is Sam's daughter is great...can't see wait for the next installment..

Looking forward to their next chat and hope Tara opens up to him.   

Great!

Thank you

Yes she told him.  Good now lets see his reaction.

Thanks for the update

ahhhh!  I guessed it was Sam but this chapter definitely confirms it.  I hope she tells him before any body biddy does.  He does need to hear it in person with miss maya present and accounted for.

Great story loving it.

Tara definitely needs to get a grip. Flying off the handle like that makes no sense. Poor Sam always dealing with her bitching, enough already! She really needs to mellow down.

Author's Response: LOL! Tara flew off the handle with Ms. Thelma, but she actually controlled herself with Sam. Thanks so much for reading, more to come soon :-)