The Important Question:

I had just pulled into the drive way when I spotted Jacob behind the wheel of the Black's truck. Billy Black, Jacob's father was setting in the passenger side seat. Jacob is driving, but he's only fifteen! Calm yourself Charlie. Remember Billy is in a wheelchair, so it's kind of hard for him to get around. I opened the door of my police cruiser and stepped out. Nodded to Billy and turn my attention to his son. "I'm going to pretend I didn't see you behind the wheel, Jake." He just smiled back at me. Out of the corner of my eye I spotted Bella just standing there as if she were contemplating things.

"This is a surprise." I said as Billy and Jacob came closer. I didn't expect a visit for awhile after the conversation we had the last time he was here. Though still a great thing to see them after all this time. "It's been too long.", Billy replied. "I hope it's not a bad time." He added then looked at Bella with a worried look on his face. Huh? Oh well don't over think things Charlie. "No, it's great. I hope you can stay for the game."

"I think that's the plan - our TV broke last week." Jacob laughed while keeping his eyes on Bella. "And, of course Jacob was anxious to see Bella again." Billy added. Looking at Jake I could see his face turn a bright shade of red; I'm guessing from embarrassment. That sounds like a good relationship for Bells, maybe… The thought continued as Bella headed toward the front door to unlock it. Shortly after Jacob, Billy and I followed; shuffling through the door.

"Are you hungry "Bells asked. " Naw, we ate just before we came."Jacob replied. "How about you, Charlie?" She asked moving towards the kitchen. Charlie? Sheesh! Did it kill her to call me dad? "Sure." I said moving to the front room to watch the game as Billy and Jake followed. I turned to the channel the game was on. Billy's face was blank in the light of the TV. Wonder what's got him?

Jacob moved into the kitchen with Bella. Guess the game wasn't as interesting as Bella. I chuckled at the thought. While Bella was fixing dinner Billy and I remained glued to the TV. Finally I heard him speak. "So how is Bella doing? Make any new friends? A boyfriend maybe?" I had to think about my answer before I replied. Bells never really talked to me about these things. "Good I guess. Bella has always been kind of quiet and I think her and that Mike Newton boy have something going."

Newton has been hanging out with Bella a lot since she got here so maybe… She brought in my food to me and set in one of the chairs. While eating I couldn't help but notice the tension in the air. Quit over thinking things Charlie. See you just missed the Falcons score. The night continued and the feeling never died, even after the game ended.

Jake and Bella where saying goodbye the same as Billy and I. "That was fun Charlie," Billy said. "Come up for the next game." I pushed. "Don't be stranger by staying gone so long again". "Sure, sure," Billy replied. "We'll be here. Have a good night." Then he looked towards Bella and said,"You take care Bella," "Thanks." She mumbled back turning as if she was leaving. Billy and Jacob left while I waved from the door. "Wait, Bella," I said.

Now let's find out what's going on. What was the tension about maybe…?