[ Eric is quite a moment, listening, watching her and considering whether she's opening herself up for questions or whether she simply wants to talk. ]
I know what it's like to look at a stretch of eternity and fear spending it alone. [ It was one of the reasons he created Pam. ] You might find this rude, and the moment may not be opportune, but might I ask what are you?
[ Eric really isn't that different from Helen. The only person he allowed in his life, the only person he allowed close was Pam until Sookie came along and Sookie hadn't given him a choice. Once he had seen her, her light--not the vampire killing one--her smile, he couldn't not have her in his life. Falling in love with Sookie hadn't been a choice. If it had, he wouldn't have chosen it. ]