Here Comes the Bride [[Maryann/Derek/Sam/Brandy]]

[Maryann Forrester]

The vampire scooped the Maenad up into his arms and even though she was strong, she allowed him to carry her in his arms. She felt at peace in his arms. The arms of her beloved Bacchus given form.

"Hold onto me, Maryann. I trust your basement has adequate shelter from the daylight? We will leave tomorrow night. For now, you need your rest. And so do I"

Her eyes opened and looked deeply into Derek's, a faint smile on her face. "Callisto..." she paused for a breath, stroking his face with the back of her hand. "My name is Callisto."

Derek was now on his feet and he paused for a brief moment and then they were gone.

[Sam Merlotte]

"I'm crazy.. aren't I.. to love you this much.."

Sam shook his head lightly, "Love is always crazy. Come on, let's go home." Sam slipped his arms under Brandy's legs and in one movement was up on his feet.

He looked over and Derek was standing a mere few feet away, Maryann in his arms. Derek gave a small nod to them both and sped away with the Maenad in his arms. Leaving only Brandy and Sam standing on the old dirt road.

Sam took one last look into the distance and then turned and made his way back towards the trailer.