I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket.

I need you home now!

I stared at my phone like a moron.

What the hell could dad want now? He knows I have a shift at the store after class. I am after all covering for his business trip. Which reminds me his flight doesn't land until 8 tonight. It's only 2:30.

Can't I've got to close. I'll be home about 10.

That should suffice him for now. I turned on the ringer, pocketed my phone and continued to shove the rest of my books into my bag. Class had just dismissed and I wanted to hit the gym before I needed to be at work at 4.

"You know parents are the same

No matter time nor place

They don't understand that us kids

Are going to make some mistakes

So to you, all the kids all across the land

There's no need to argue

Parents just don't understand"

Will Smith rapped from my pocket. Groaning I pulled out my phone, knowing who the caller would be. My dad could wait. Without a second thought I turned the ringer back off and walked to my car. Clicking the fob once to unlock my door I tossed my bag in the passenger seat and started the engine. The quiet engine was welcoming after listening to Mrs. Cope drone on and on during class.

For once it wasn't raining. I rolled the windows down and headed out of the University's parking lot. I hadn't even made it to the exit when my stereo lit up. Flashing Alice's name across the screen. I pressed my finger against the steering wheel hitting the green headset button.

"Hello baby sister"

"Edward! Why aren't you here? Where are you?" her voice was raspy like she had a sore throat.

"Just leaving class on my way to the gym. Why whats up?"

"Oh my god you don't know what happened do you?" She had burst into tears.

"Know what Alice?"

I instantly became guarded, what could have possibly happened in 24 hours that would cause my baby sister to cry.

"Alice! Answer me! What the hell is going on?"

"Just come home Edward. Please… just come home. I need you"

I was already making a u-turn.

"Are you ok? Are you hurt? What's wrong?"

The questions started to fly out of my mouth. I haven't heard my sister cry like this in a long time. 10 years to be exact. The day our mom walked out, she was only 9.

"I'll explain when you get here Eddie… just hurry please." her voice had become a whisper and she disconnected the call. The college was 30 minutes away from home. I hit the speed dial for my father and continued to accelerate down the highway.

"Oh now you want to talk." came his chuckled voice through the speakers.

"What the hell is going on Dad, why is Alice crying?"

"Just come on home Edward. I have something I need to talk to you about." He chuckled again. "Oh and don't worry about work I already called Jasper and he's going to cover your shift tonight. We are having a family meeting."

Confused as hell I just nodded in agreement. "OK Dad, I'm almost there. I'll see you in a few."