Okay so here is a little story I did while working on my updates for BTR and EC. I've had it for a while but decided to go ahead and finish today. I find that sometimes if I can get my mind off of a story and have a workflow for another story, I can get rid of writer's block. So here we go…Jasper and his Dad. Hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer. Characters and their quirks somewhat belong to Stephenie Meyers in this story. The plot is mine. Oh and the errors are mine too. This story hasn't been washed by my beta…so hopefully you won't find too many grammar bloops.

Jasper's POV

"Jasper, please take your seat." Eleazar asked politely. He was quite perturbed by my outburst.

"No! I'm callin' my Dad and askin' him if I can catch a flight back home." I reached for my cell phone but Eleazar was at my side instantly. He grabbed my phone from me and slipped it in his pocket. "Hey!"

"Jasper, you are a grown man and you have the right to leave if you desire. I won't stop you, but your parents asked us to watch over their coven while they are on vacation. I was a little hesitant seeing that they were going to be gone for two months, but I thought it would be a good opportunity to bond with you kids since Carlisle and I have always been close friends. I would appreciate it very much if you have a seat so we can discuss this like adults."

"No! I want my phone so I can call my Dad." I reached for it but he swerved out of my way.

"Jasper! Enough of this foolishness! Please take your seat!" He pointed towards my chair.

"It's not fair that I can't go out with the others tonight."

Eleazar approached me and gently placed his hands on each of my shoulders. "Jasper, I promised Carlisle that I would look after you in his absence. He trusts me to take care of you. After what almost happened at the mall today-"

"Almost-" I interrupted.

"Nevertheless, I just simply cannot allow you to go to that club." He walked over to the coffee table and retrieved the remote control. He found his station and came back to stand in front of me. "I think you need to hunt, son."

"Don't…don't call me that. I'm not your son and I don't need ta hunt. I'm good. I wasn't goin' ta lose control in front of all those people. If my Dad were here, he would trust me and let me go. It's not fair that everybody else gets ta go and I have ta stay shut up in this house like I'm some kinda freakin' criminal or somethin.'"

Eleazar inhaled deeply and strengthened his resolve. I already knew that he was not going to allow me to go hang out with the rest of the gang. "The answer is no and that's final. Now if you don't want to go hunt, you can either watch television with me or go to your quarters, but either way you are not going to that club."

He sat down and started watching television and I crossed my arms defiantly over my chest. I was so mad I could have spit fire on him. The others were upstairs getting ready- including my Alice. She'd offered to stay and entertain me, but there was no way I was going to keep her from going. She had been talking about going to check out Lunar since we landed. I convinced her to go and was seriously hoping Eleazar would allow me to go with them after my almost slip-up at the mall this morning.

I thought he was really overreacting. If it were my Dad, he would have understood exactly what happened and wouldn't have overreacted like Eleazar did. It was really nothing, but now a big deal was being made, and I was getting the losing end of the deal.

It all started when some stupid girl decided she wanted to run down the escalator and managed to fall. Of course she cut herself on the fall and the smell of her blood almost sent me to the black abyss of vampire insanity. If I were being truthful, it took everything I had not to attack her. Eleazar was standing next to me and he heard me hissing and when he saw what was happening he quickly intervened. I reassured him that I was in control, which I was. He later thought I was going to attack and ordered us to leave at once.

"This is so unfair. I wasn't gonna do anything ta that girl." I grumbled and sat down in the recliner. "Please, Eleazar. I'm not gonna lose control and the others are gonna be there. They won't let anything happen like that. Please can I go?" I sounded like a little school boy, but I really wanted to go hang out with the guys at Lunar.

"Jasper, I have spoken my word. We're done discussing this." He didn't take his eyes off of the television. I sat back with a loud huff and crossed my arms and legs. I was becoming increasingly more irritated with him by the second.

"Dad wouldn't act like this. He would know it was nothin' and move on." I challenged.

Eleazar ignored me. The others filed downstairs and gave me sympathetic looks, especially my Alice. I sent a wave of relaxation over everyone so that they could leave and not feel guilty because I couldn't go. There was no use in punishing them for my mistake.

They told Eleazar where they were going and gave him their numbers. He gave them his final sermon on safety and responsibility, and they were gone. Poor little Alice looked miserable. She wanted to stay with me. I keep my head down as much as possible so I couldn't make eye contact with her. I didn't need her trying to change her mind about staying.

Eleazar allowed them to borrow his car, and when I heard them leave, the lid blew off of my anger. "This is such bullshit. I can't wait ta go home."

Eleazar didn't say one word but kept watching television. I sat there for about twenty more minutes and fought to keep angry tears from spilling over my eyes. A while later, I heard Carmen drive up. She had been working a little late at the boutique and judging from the influx of excitement I felt when she came in; I knew that she was in a good mood. However, I fought it because I was not in the mood for happiness…unless it could be found at Lunar, the hottest spot in this crappy little town.

"Hi, honey." She bent to kiss her husband. Yuck. "Hi Jasper? How are you?"

I kept my eyes glued to my lap and barely mumbled, "Fine."

I could feel her emotions shift to concern. "Is there something wrong, sweetheart?" She came over to where I was sitting and touched my cheek. "Are you well, dear?"

I jerked my face away from her hand and gave her an evil glare. "Yes." I hissed.

"Jasper!" She scolded gently. "What's wrong with you? Why are you behaving so, dear?"

"Nothing. Just forget it!" I jumped up to leave and startled her. She was visibly shocked. I proceeded to go around her to the guest room Alice and I shared.

"Jasper Cullen you will calm yourself instantly. Please don't make me have to call Carlisle, because I'm sure he will be very displeased with your rude, juvenile behavior. You will not speak to Carmen in that manner nor will you speak to me that way. Do you understand?" Eleazar was standing in front of me now and my eyes were becoming increasingly cloudier as venom-tears threatened to spill over. "Do you understand me, Jasper?"

I looked from him to Carmen and back to him. The thought of him calling my Dad should have been enough to snap me back in line. I knew Dad would not appreciate what was happening here and if he knew about this, I would be in a world of trouble with him. I remained quiet and refused to answer him.

"Jasper, you owe Carmen an apology, son."

"I don't owe her nothin.' And I'm not your damn son so stop callin' me that!"

"That's it." He spun me around and landed several hard swats to my jean clad backside.

What the hell? He has no right to put his hands on me.

"Ow!" I yelped and grabbed my burning backside as the sensation crept over it. Those swats lit a small blaze back there. A few of the stored tears finally spill over as the burn swelled behind me. "You have no rite ta hit me." I said tearfully. Eleazar stood with his arms folded, shaking his head at me.

"Jasper you need to calm yourself." He said. His voice was calm but I could tell he was angry.

"I want ta call my Dad. Please."

Eleazar sighed and retrieved his phone from his other pocket. He still had possession of mine so I couldn't call him myself. He dialed Dad's number and he picked up about the second or third ring. Thanks to the elevated volume and my supersonic vampire hearing, I could hear the entire conversation.

"Eleazar, my friend, how are you?" I immediately felt bad. He sounded so happy and cheerful as I listened to some upbeat music in the background and the sounds of him laughing with my mother. She was giggling in the background and I knew Eleazar was about to interrupt their fun with my foolishness. I was instantly ashamed of my childish behavior. The fact that Eleazar had to spank me was embarrassing and I knew my Dad was going to be seriously upset that I had resorted to acting like this and embarrassing him in front of his friends. Maybe calling him wasn't such a good idea after all. I tried to reach for the phone so I could hang it up before Eleazar had a chance to tell him what happened, but he shot me an icy glare and moved away from me with his free hand in his trouser pocket. By this time Carmen had taken her seat on the couch and was listening to the conversation as well.

"Hello Carlisle. How is your trip?" He asked calmly.

"It's great. We're having a grand time. How are the kids? Have they driven you insane yet?" I heard him chuckle. "You know they have a way of doing that sometimes." He laughed.

"Well, Carlisle, that's why I'm calling actually." He said softly and I instinctively backed away from him as if I were already trying to protect myself from my father's wrath.

Dad must have detected the seriousness in his voice. "Oh." He sounded worried. "Is something wrong with one of my children, Eleazar?" I could hear Mom in the background worriedly asking questions as well.

"Well I'm calling because I'm having a little bit of trouble with Jasper." He said.

"Jasper?" My parents questioned at the same time. Their surprise was no surprise. I never got in trouble. "What in the world?"

"I haven't done anything!" I shouted. "I just wanted ta go ta a stupid, freakin' party!" I tried to snatch the phone again before Eleazar could tell my Dad anything else, but I accidently grabbed his arm instead…a little too hard. Although I instantly let go and apologized, he let the phone dangle at his side in hand and immediately got in my face.

"Jasper, don't do that again." He warned. "That is totally uncalled for."

"I'm sorry." I apologized again. "It was an accident."

I could hear my father asking what was going on and Eleazar put the phone back to his ear. My "special" gift amplified his anger and he seemed like he would explode. He kept his eyes on me as he extended his arm out between us so that I couldn't approach him again. Carmen just sat wide-eyed on the couch.

"Eleazar, what's going on?" My father inquired nervously, probably wondering why his dear friend was taking this tone with me. "What's Jasper doing?"

Eleazar managed to compose himself and I sat back down realizing that this had gotten larger than it should have been. "Carlisle, I called because I would really appreciate it if you would speak with Jasper. Today Carmen and I went to the mall with the kids and there was an incident. Jasper-"

"There was no incident, Dad!" I shouted, trying to defend myself. "Nothin' happened. These people are makin' a stupid ass big deal outta nothin!" Tears were flowing a little more freely down my face. "I didn't do anything!"

Eleazar shook his head at my display and continued talking to my very concerned father. "As I was saying…for some reason Jasper has refused to go hunting and he almost lost control today!"

"I haven't refused ta go huntin'! Dad that's a lie!" I shouted again, this time standing to my feet. I tried to inch closer but stopped in my tracks when Eleazar looked like he was ready to spatter me with poison. "I didn't lose control!"

"Hmmm, I see." I heard my father say. "What happened, Eleazar?"

Eleazar sighed. I was crying a little harder now. Normally things didn't get to me so badly, but the combination of his anger and my frustration and the fact that I really wanted to be elsewhere was starting to wear on me. Not to mention the disappointment I heard in my father's voice.

"A woman accidentally fell and cut herself on an escalator and Jasper almost created a scene. I noticed that he was becoming…um…restless…putting it mildly. After insuring me that he was alright with being there, I reluctantly trusted him and agreed to give him a chance. We stayed at the mall and shortly after I noticed Jasper circling the area-"

"I wasn't going ta do anything, Dad!" Eleazar was really getting on my nerves.

I heard my father asking him if anything happened. "No, I went ahead and took everyone home. I suggested that Jasper go hunting when we got back, but he insisted he was fine."

"Mmm. Hmmm. I see." My father replied. "How was he when you arrived back home?"

"He seemed very agitated to me." Eleazar explained. " He's upset because I wouldn't allow him to go out tonight, but I didn't want him to go to a crowded club especially since he needs to hunt."

"I'M NOT AGITATED!" I yelled. "I wanna talk ta my Dad." I reached for the phone again.

"See what I mean? He's been like this all afternoon. I asked him to stay home tonight so we could hunt, which I thought would help him calm down. He has become quite belligerent. I've even had to spank him. I think his feelings were hurt more than his behind, but nevertheless I had to give him a few swats."

"Oh." He didn't sound very enthused about that bit of information. "Are the other kids home?" My father asked.

"No. They left. They wanted to stay, but Jasper insisted that they go without him. Then he threw a fit when I asked him to take some down time. Even if he'd gone hunting today, I don't think it would have been wise for him to go in his...um...condition."

"How many times do I have ta say that I'm cool? I'm not gonna do anything!" I protested, wiping my eyes.

"Jasper you are not alright, dear. Your eyes are black." Carmen interjected. "You should consider what he's saying and go for a-"

"Ugh. I can't stannit. Just…just don't talk ta me. I don't wanna hear it! I'm sick of this!" She gasped and put her hand over mouth.

"See what I mean Carlisle? He's become very disrespectful and has even talked about flying back to Forks."

I clutched the sides of my head in desperation and walked in circles.

"I'm very sorry, Eleazar. Please put Jasper on the phone." My father apologized for my behavior and was just as polite and calm as always. I took the phone that he offered me out of his hand. The minute my Dad spoke one word, I fell to pieces. I started crying harder and venom began to make a greater show on my face.

"Jasper?" His voice was so calming and sweet. He was my Dad. I just needed to hear his voice. "Son, what's wrong?"

"Dad, I didn't do nothin'." I cried. "I wasn't gonna do nothin' ta that girl. I promise." I sniffled harder. "That's the truth."

I heard him sigh. "I believe you Jazz. Tell me what happened."

"I was at the mall and that girl fell and got hurt. I saw her bleedin' and I felt thirsty, but I was in control. I was pullin' myself togetha and then Eleazar started raggin' me."

He cleared his throat. "After you told him you were alright, what happened next?"

"Eleazar asked me if I was good, and I said yeah, 'cause I was." I wiped my eyes. "I was good Dad."

"Did you leave Eleazar and go out into the shopping area?" He asked. I swear I loved my Daddy. He was the kindest, most gentle man I'd ever known, and right now his voice was soothing. I tried to use my abilities to amplify the feeling it gave me. I couldn't use his emotions because he was so far away, but I could up my own.

"Yes, sir." I replied.

"And what happened?" He asked. I heard my Mom in the background saying, "my poor baby."

"The girl was bleedin' and I saw that she was hurtin' real bad."

"Did you want to hurt that girl, Jazz?" He asked.

I didn't answer him but just cried into the phone. He gave me a few minutes before he spoke again. "Jazzy?"

"I'm scared, Dad." I confessed. I really didn't want to get into trouble. Surely my Dad had had enough of my almost slip-ups. He would banish me forever.

"I know, son, but you don't have to be. Please tell me the truth." He coaxed. "You won't be in trouble for that."

I sniffled again and saw Eleazar come back into the room. He'd gone outside for fresh air and decided to return. Carmen returned with him.

"Yes, sir. I did but I wasn't gonna do anything ta her." Eleazar sighed and shook his head in disbelief. He thought I was lying. "Dad I really need for you ta believe me. All that matters is that you believe me." I couldn't have cared less what these people thought, but if my Dad didn't trust me, I had nothing. Eleazar rolled his eyes. "Please, Dad."

Dad sighed again. "I do believe you Jazz. I know you can control your thirst and have been in worse situations than that. What kept you from attacking her Jazz?"

I held the phone and made circles in the carpet with my two-hundred dollar sneakers. I sniffled. "Because…'cause…I didn't wanna cause trouble and I didn't want you ta be upset if I messed up agin."

My loving father inhaled deeply and I could tell by the sound of it, he was pinching the bridge of his nose or rubbing his forehead.

"Oh, Jazzy. You know I would never be upset with you for that. I love you son. I would never punish for something that is instinctual. It's your nature and I've never whipped you for that. Haven't I always tried to be supportive of your natural shortcomings?"

"Yes, sir."

"Then why, son, would you think I would whip you for that?"

"I don't know. I was scared that you would be disappointed."

He sighed again. "Yes I would have been disappointed." He admitted honestly. "Yes, but I wouldn't have stopped loving you because of it or even punished you for it. Don't ever think that. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Sir." Carlisle never commanded this type of respect, but he was so compassionate and loving that I couldn't help but to address him with yes and no sir. He was that kind of man. Just his strong, calm, and gentle nature commanded every ounce of reverence in me.

"You know I love you, son, and that means loving you regardless." God help me but that just broke my little Texan heart. I cried even more and tried to control it by balling up my lips and sniffling.

"Yes, s-sir." I sniffled. He was used to us crying about this and that but I could tell by the shakiness in his voice that he was moved by his words. He meant what he said.

"Jasper, why won't you hunt, son?" He asked. "What have I told you about making sure you hunt when you feel like this?"

"I was gonna hunt with everyone else later. I was okay and I didn't think I needed ta go rite away. Eleazar started in on me, but I wanted ta go out with everybody else."

"What happened when Eleazar said you couldn't go to the club?" He was really trying his best to hear my version of the story. That's why I adored him. He was always on the side of fairness.

"Dad, he's being unfair. I kept tellin' him that I was alrite but he wouldn't believe me, and he kept tellin' me somethin' was wrong with me. Everybody got ta go out and have fun and I'm stuck in this house."

"Jasper." He paused again and said something to Mom. "Jasper, you guys will be there for another week. Go for a hunt and relax, son. You can go another time when your thirst is satiated."

"But I'm okay Dad. I just wanna go hang out."

"I know, but Jasper just listen to me for a moment." He was still calm and I knew he was about to convince me he was right and I was wrong.

"It's not fair." I sniffled again and wiped my eyes again. "Everybody-"

"Jazz, I need for you to listen please…" I sniffled again and cleared my throat.

"…but Dad…"

"Shhh…shhh…listen, Jazzy, listen to me." I cried harder. "I need for you to promise me you will go hunting and I will speak with Eleazar and see what we can do for the next time you all want to go out."

"But Dad…"

"Jasper, I can tell by the sound of your voice and from what I've heard that you need to hunt, son. I know you well enough Jasper and I believe that a hunt will do you well. I have to agree with Eleazar that perhaps you should stay in tonight."

"This isn't rite." I said, my voice quivering. "It just ain't rite."

"Jasper, do you think I'm treating you unfairly son?"

What kind of question was that?

"Yes."

"I'm sorry, son. I don't mean to be. I believe once you've quench your thirst you will be able to maintain better control when you go out. Please don't think that I'm being unfair. Please be obedient, son, and do as I ask. I promise I will give Eleazar permission to allow you to go out later in the week."

I knew this battle was lost and that there was no use in arguing further. I certainly wasn't about to buck against my father. He didn't play those kinds of games. He might not bust my ass for blood-slipping, but he would sure yank a knot in it for being disrespectful to him.

"Yes, sir." I conceded.

"I know this is hard for you, especially seeing everyone else go out, but I know you will feel much better after your hunt." He offered. I frowned at the phone, and was secretly thankful he couldn't see me. Eleazar was looking quite satisfied that Carlisle was basically agreeing with his position in all of this.

I sniffled. "Okay."

"Jasper, you were quite disrespectful to Eleazar and Carmen." And there it was. I was wondering when he was going to start riding my tail for that. I knew he wasn't going to allow me to get away with that. Other than sniffling, I was quiet.

"I don't like what I heard Jasper and the fact that Eleazar had to whip you is very disturbing and quite disappointing. I expect this behavior out of some of the others, but not you. You are usually very calm and respectful. Why would you do that son?"

I held the phone tightly against my ear and clutched my head. "I'm sorry, Dad." I hated for my father to be disappointed in me.

"I'm not the one you should be apologizing to son. I think you owe them an apology." He said.

"Yes, Sir." I said meekly. There was a brief pause and I knew he was giving me time to reflect on what he was saying.

"Why did Eleazar have to spank you?" I wasn't sure if my Dad was cool with other people spanking us, but it sure sounded like he wasn't. "What happened there?"

"It was nothin' Dad." I said.

"Don't tell me it was nothing, Jasper. He wouldn't have done that if there wasn't a good reason." His voice was serious and I knew he wasn't playing around with me.

"I was just mouthin' off, Dad. He hit me pretty hard." I felt like I should tell my Dad what this dude did to me, just in case he decided to come home and kick his ass.

My dad remained quiet as if trying to think about what I was saying. I heard my Mom saying, "He did what?"

"I will speak to him about that. In the meanwhile, I need for you to clean up your mess and be on your best behavior until we return. And what's this I hear about you wanting to fly back home?"

"That was when I was mad, Dad. I was gonna ask you if I could go." I wiped my eyes.

"I think you already know the answer to that."

"Yes, Dad. I'm not going."

"Jasper, you are a grown man. I didn't ask Eleazar to babysit you. I simply asked him to watch over you guys since we would be out of pocket for a while. You certainly have the right to do as you see fit, son. However, having said that, if you live under my roof, you will abide by my rules even when I'm not there. Do you understand, son?"

"Yes, Dad."

"That means you hunt on a regular basis to keep your thirst under control and you certainly don't fly back to Forks just because you're upset." Carlisle was really good at this chastising gig.

"I'm will hunt Dad and I'm not going home."

"And you certainly don't disrespect your elders. Now I believe everything you've told me because you are my son and I trust you, but I do believe that Eleazar wouldn't have been harsh with you without good cause. I believe he was exercising what he considered to be sound judgment where you're concerned. Having said that, I will not undermined his intended authority and judgment where any of my children are concerned while I'm away. If I trust him enough to leave you guys with him, then I have to trust him to do right by you…all of you. He's been my friend longer than you've been born and I think that while he might have been rash and maybe misunderstood your intentions, he did everything in good faith. Am I making myself clear?"

"Yes, sir."

"Good. Now I don't want to hear of anymore of this. Go hunt and then you can go out later in the week. I want you to go hunting at least every other day to help you maintain control. I'm very proud of the control that you had at the mall today and I believe that you will continue to be strong where your thirst is concerned."

"Thank you, Dad."

"You're most welcome son. Now can you give the phone back to Eleazar?"

"Yes." I stood to hand him the phone.

"Jazzy?" My father asked before I could relinquish it.

"Sir?" My voice was mousy.

"I love you." I heard Mom saying something. "Your mother sends her love as well."

"I love you guys too." I cleared my throat. "Dad am I going ta get a whippin' when you get here for what happened with Eleazar and Carmen?"

"Do you think you deserve one, Jasper?"

Hell no!

"No, sir." I said in a low voice. "I already got one."

"Well, Jasper, I'm not going to punish you for this incident because you were honest and we've talked and hopefully we've resolved this. If you do as I've asked, there shouldn't be any more problems."

"I won't do anything else, Dad." I promised, fidgeting with my nails.

"Alright. If Eleazar reports anymore of this disrespecting, yelling, swearing, and such I am going to blister your behind when I get there Sunday. Do you hear me?"

"Yes, Dad, I won't do anything else." I promised again.

"Very well then. I expect that you will give them the same respect that you give to me and your mother. Anything less and I will wear your behind out with my belt."

"Alrite." My voice was low.

"Alright, Sport, give the phone back to Eleazar. I love you." He repeated his affections again.

"I love you more." I said and managed a feeble smile.

He chuckled. "I love you most."

I handed the phone back to Eleazar and sat back down and held my head between my hands. I was so embarrassed. Carmen sensed this and came over and sat on the arm of the chair and wrapped her arms around me. I listened intently as my father spoke with Eleazar about the incident. Eleazar apologized for losing his temper and spanking me and my father reassured him that there was no foul between them. I also heard him tell Eleazar that if he had any more problems with me, to wait until he got back on Sunday and he would take care of me. That was his way of telling his longtime friend, in a very nice way, that he was not cool with him hitting me. I knew he wouldn't be cool with that. That was my Dad. He might bust my ass good, but he wasn't down with other people doing it…well other than Mama, but she was against that belt like the NRA was against gun banning. Eleazar was a smart man and I was sure he got the hint. Needless to say, they would remain very close friends.

I heard my Dad telling him that I was going to go hunting tonight and then at least every other day and that I had his permission to go out later in the week once my thirst was satisfied. He also told him that I would be apologizing to them for my outburst and that I shouldn't be any more trouble. Eleazar apologized to him again for his part in this, and reassured him that he meant me no harm and that he was only concerned for my safety and the safety of others. Carlisle assured him that he trusted his judgment and that all was well. They exchanged their final sentiments, Mom sent her love to everyone including Carmen, and she sent hers back, and they ended the call.

I obeyed my father and offered my apologies to them and they agreed to go hunting with me. We left and hunted for a while and I had to admit I started feeling much better. My Dad was right. He was always right and more importantly he always knew what I needed. Yep. He was my Dad and that's why I loved him. I decided to take down a couple more animals before I was done for the night. I couldn't wait to hear stories from the guys' night out. At least I could look forward to going the next time. As of now, I just knew I really loved my Daddy, and that I had to stay in Eleazar's good graces because I didn't want that belt when he and Mom got back on Sunday.

A/N: Well there you have it. Jasper loves his Daddy and his Daddy certainly loves him. Please review.