Set aprox 3 years after Breaking Dawn.

Chapter One:

Carlisle's POV:

It was winter making it wet, windy and icy all around. After a busy day at the hospital I made my way home. Looking forward to spending some time with Esme. With winter, the Hospital had been very busy all week, what with colds, flu's' and the typical accidents that happen with wet and icy conditions. I had been working double shifts to cope with the increase of patients and inherent staff shortage.

I loved my work, but I had been missing my family especially my dear Esme. It felt like I had been living in the Doctors Rooms at the hospital. Finally it was my turn to take a couple of days off.

As I drove up to the house I opened the Garage with the remote I could see all the cars of my children present, looked like the family was all together. I smiled to myself.

As I got out of the car I could hear a boisterous yell from inside, followed by a small giggle. I laughed quietly. It sounded like Reneeseme was beating Emmett at gaming again. I closed the door to the Mercedes, turning to start walking inside when I noticed a pair of legs sticking out from under the red convertible parked next to my car. Various tools were strewn on the floor around it.

"Rosalie"

"Hi Carlisle, I see you made it home" said a disembodied vice from under the car.

"It's been very busy" I could hear the reproach in her voice and to be honest I couldn't blame her. I had hardly been home in the last week

I walked up the stairs to the front door, to find Esme waiting as always to greet me. As she looked at me a radiant smile lit up her face. My unnecessary breath caught in my throat. Even after 88 years of marriage I never got enough of seeing her smile.

I placed my arm around her shoulders pulling her in close "Hello Love" I whispered in her ear then kissed her temple. She pulled free slightly to look up at me and smiled that smile that I love so much.

"I missed you "she said quietly. I leaned forward and pressed my lips to hers gently. Sighing I pulled back and looked into her eyes.

"I'm sorry sweetheart" there wasn't much more I could say. I didn't want to make excuses, besides she knew that I wouldn't stay away unless it was important.

She pressed her fingers to my lips "Don't" she whispered. With that she pulled away, clasped my hand and opened the door pulling me inside with her.

Sure enough Emmett was on the couch with Reneesme playing a console game. From the frown that was decorating his forehead he was struggling to beat my Granddaughter. Granddaughter. Even now my heart felt like it would start beating all over again every time I thought about my new role as a grandfather.

"Grampa Carlisle"! Reneesme jumped up from the couch and ran to me hugging my legs. I laughed dropping my bag down I picked my granddaughter up and hugged her tight "Hello sweetheart, beating Emmett at games again I see" she giggled.

"Yep" she smiled up at me. "I missed you Grampa"

"I missed you too sweetie" I walked forward with her still in my arms. Emmett was sitting dejectedly on the couch after his latest defeat by his niece. Alice and Jasper were in the seats by the window playing a game of chess. Jacob was snoring quietly on the couch against the wall. I glanced at Esme "Edward and Bella?"

"They're out hunting and spending some time together. I said we would look after Nessie for a bit"

"Yeah, we were getting sick from all the googally eyes they were making at each other" Emmett yelled from the lounge

"Like your one to talk" muttered Jasper and Alice giggled.

Reneesme went back to the lounge and sat with Alice and Jasper. Emmett had decided to go down to Rosalie and I didn't want to think about what they were doing down there, I'm sure I heard some not so disguised giggles. Esme was making some food for Jacob who had decided to wake up. I wandered upstairs to my study.

I was staring out the window looking into the afternoon drizzle. A book I had been reading lay in my lap forgotten as I became lost in thought. I heard the door to the study open and very quiet footsteps accompanied by a wonderful scent, one that I would recognize from anywhere. I felt her arms as they surrounded my shoulders from behind. Her chin resting on my shoulder "A penny for your thoughts" she murmured "Hmm just musing" I turned in my chair. As I turned she released my shoulders. I placed the book onto my desk; I put my arms around her waist and gently pulled her into my lap. Resting my head against hers.

We sat like that for a while just enjoying being in each others arms. Esme sighed and moved her head to look into my eyes "You need to hunt honey" touching her hand to my cheek. "Mmmm……." I murmured at her touch then sighed. I knew she was right. Though I had hunted not quite 2 weeks ago, Work had been draining more then I realised. I looked into her eyes, darker than normal but still a beautiful shade of golden brown.

"Care to join me?" she leaned in and kissed me, as our lips touched I was filled with an intense need for her. Our kiss deepened. All too soon she pulled away with obvious reluctance. Resting her forehead against mine "hunting sweetheart" I sighed and nodded.

With that she and I headed downstairs. Reneesme was curled up on the couch asleep while Jacob sat in front of the couch watching TV. Alice and jasper were no where in sight.

"Jacob, Esme and I are going out to hunt. We shouldn't be to long, a couple of hours probably"

Jacob glanced up and waved. With that Esme and I left.. Unknown to us this would be one hunting trip that we wouldn't forget…………

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