Erica's face fell at Cassidy's words, and even farther as Alfred further tried to handle the situation.  He had no idea.  She was caught in the middle...and was working to save them both, in a way.  She wasn't sure she could stop herself from trying to kill Cass if she laid a finger on Alfred, but she also couldn't deny her still passionate love for the woman who had made her what she was.<br/><br/>"Alfred, honey, calm down, okay...this is going to take some time...some getting used to."  She went up to him stroking his chest and laying a small kiss on his lips.  She turned back to Cassidy, her eyes narrowing.  "What is this, the fucking Cam?  Am I under the Accounting now?  Don't take this from me, please.  Not this.  You're constantly complaining about how we need more help during the day...well...here he is.  Let me ghoul him...at least...please...I....I can't account for my actions if you hurt him, and..." she lowers her head, shamed by the memory of her almost act, "I've already tried to drink him...I...I just can't.  I'm not even asking to sire him, but please, don't take him from me."<br/><br/>Now she moves towards Cassidy, pulling Alfred along with her, one hand stretched out to each, "I'm not asking you to be friends, at least, not yet, but....please...can we just try?  Please?"