Outtake: Emailing

Emmett.

Dear Bella,

How are you feeling? I hope everything is okay with Edward. You know you can tell me anything - I would do anything if anyone hurt you! I love you, and you are the only sister I have. When we talked last time you seemed okay, but I tried to email you, and you never emailed me back.

You might be pissed at Dad and I, but Dad called to try to get you to get help. He had told me - he is worried about you. Heads up, sis, Edward also emailed me too - asking for my help, so here I am, emailing you.

Okay, here's my advice - please get some help, I can't always be your shining armor. Please do get help. Edward, Dad and I don't want to lose you. It would kill him. We all love you! I don't want to come home to a funeral for my sister. You are my only best friend, I tell you anything.

Love you,

Em.

After I reread my email I sent it, hoping she would read it and take my advice. I just sat on my bunk worrying about Bella. I couldn't afford to worry because I had to be strong. I wished I could have a pass for two weeks to just tell Bella in person, but they wouldn't allow it.

That night, I was lying on my bed when my phone gave me a notification that I received an email. I checked to see if it was from Bella, sure enough, it was.

Dear Em,

I am fine. Edward and I are good too. I know you would hurt anyone that would hurt me. I just miss you so much. Please don't get yourself killed. I don't want to lose my only brother. I wasn't okay when we last talked. I hid everything from everyone - which wasn't good.

I'm not pissed. I'm just upset that everyone wants me to talk to someone outside of the family. I know you all are worried about me. Thanks for the warning. I will think about what you said. I won't try to hurt myself.

You are my shining armor - actually, you and Edward are. Edward does treat me well. Before I read your last paragraph, I didn't really want to go, but it got me thinking - it's the best thing for me, so yes, I will get help; I want to live a normal life. I love you!

Love ya,

Bells

P.S. Dad proposed to Sue. :)

Afterwards, I kind of smiled. My advice worked. My sister would be back to normal. I didn't know if I should text both of them. Maybe I would let her surprise them. I flipped my phone open and emailed Bella before I closed out for tonight.

Bells,

Thank you so much. Please go through with this. We need you. Tell Dad I'll text him when I have time. Wow, tell them congrats. I love you, sis!

Pvt. Swan.

I pressed send, closed my phone, went to lie down, and fell asleep with a smile on my face. Bells, good night.