Hey! This is my new story and this time I'm not going to ditch or give up on it! I hope you enjoy it!

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DISCLAIMER - I may be A Stephanie but I'm not THE Stephenie!

Chapter 1

BPOV

"Passengers this is your Captain speaking, we are approaching Port Angeles so could you please re-fasten your seat belts. I hope you have enjoyed your flight with us and have a pleasant stay."

Pleasant stay? What is he thinking? This is the Olympic Peninsula, the rainiest place on the earth. Don't get me wrong I'm happy to be coming here but I truly wished it had better weather. I'm returning to a small town by the name of Forks to spend sometime with my Dad Charlie and finish out High School. I haven't really been back to Forks for years; usually Dad meets me in California for two weeks or so in the summer holidays, as the sun anywhere beats the rain in Forks.

My Mom Renee and I thought that this would be the perfect time for my return as she had just re-married to Phil Dwyer (a retired pro Baseball player). He's a little young for my liking but he makes my mom happy and that what matters. Anyway, with Mom and Phil just newly married and him away to start a new job as assistant coach to the Florida Marlins, and me away to college next year it just seems right to return home now.

I lived in Forks until the age of four when my Mom couldn't stand the sight of it anymore. She hated the small town and everything that went with it, while my Dad loved it. Charlie and Renee married real young, straight out of high school, mistaking first love for true love. I was a product of their honeymoon in Vegas and the rest you can say is history.

I don't mind that they couldn't stay together, I guess it was better that they were apart and happy than miserable together. And it all worked out for the best as Charlie also re-married when I was 10. He met his wife Abby in Forks Hospital during one of my several visits. I have balance issues that all that needs to be said. Well Abby was my nurse and she stitched me back together many a time, during these encounters their love blossomed. Abby is amazing; I love her to pieces. She is probably more of a Mom to me than Renee, not that Renee isn't great; it's just she's more of a teenager than me. So Abby and Dad hit it off, got married and a couple of years later had my darling baby sister Zoë. Zoë's the most adorable four year old I've ever met. She's my little ray of sunshine in Forks, and I missed her so much when I was in Arizona. So getting to see her everyday kind of sealed the deal about me coming to live here.

The plane had finally came to a stand still and I guess, I could say, I was excited about coming being back in Washington. I gathered my things and waited by turn to exit the tiny tin bird. I'd been on a plane for the total of 5 hours and was finally happy to be safely on solid ground. I made my way over to baggage claims, where I was met by my welcoming committee and a chorus of "Welcome Home Bells."

"Beeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Zoë screamed when she finally spotted me.

"Zoë, my little sunbeam, have you missed me?"

"Yea, I've missed you so much my Bella Bear!"

I dropped my hand luggage and wrapped her into the biggest and tightest hug I could manage.

"I've missed you so much too munchkin."

I set her down again but it appears she wasn't ready to let go just yet, so I offered my hand and that surviced.

"Hey kiddo, how was your flight?" boomed my Dad.

"Not too bad Dad."

"We're really happy to have you here."

"I'm happy to be here too Abby!"

"Well lets get going then, I got your luggage during your hugging marathon with little miss." Dad laughed.

The drive back to Forks was a peaceful one, in that I hardly had to talk, Zoë did enough of it for the bot of us. I've really missed that kid, we are so different but still so similar. Well I'm Miss Plain Jane with mid-back length brown wavy hair, dull brown behind my glasses, a heart shaped face and a flat figure. Zoë has beautiful curly strawberry blonde hair, dark blue eyes, a cute button nose and to top it off a winning smile. You could say we both looked like our respective Moms. However some say that though we don't like alike at all there is something in our mannerisms that shows our connection.

Most the way home Zoë talked about a boy named Aiden who is her best friend. Oh I remember when being friends with a boy was that simple. How I wish it could be like that again.

We finally arrived at Chez Swan a little after 3pm, and all I wanted was to take a nice warm shower and change into something more comfortable for all the unpacking I had to do. Charlie's house is really nice. It was big, white and reminded me of the houses seen in suburban areas in TV shows, i.e. Desperate Housewives. But I loved it. I have so many childhood memories of playing in the yard on those occasional days when it wouldn't rain.

For the Police Chief of Forks and his Nurse bride Charlie did very well for himself. He wouldn't tell you but he is quite shrewd on the stock market and knows when to hold or bail. He's made himself a small fortune and I'm proud of him.

The house had 5 bedrooms (3 of which are en-suite), a spacious kitchen, a huge living room and dinning room, an utility room, a study, a downstairs toilet and a lovely porch. The house is impressive to say the least and I remember when Charlie took me to view it. It wasn't long after Abby announced she was pregnant with Zoë and they decided that since their family was growing they needed a bigger house. And now I could this house becoming my home.

I made my way up to my room. It was large, blue and all mine. Charlie came up and dropped of my baggage, but since most of my stuff had been already shipped up there wasn't much. He told me that dinner would be ready by 6 and to be down sharp.

I quickly grabbed my wash bag and headed to my en-suite bathroom. The shower was warm and welcoming. As the water ran and washed the days grime away I suddenly felt better. Of course I would miss Pheonix not only the people I left behind but the weather too. Nevertheless coming here was about new beginning and fresh starts and that's exactly what I'm getting.

Once out of the shower, I dried myself off and went in hunt of some comfy clothes. Upon finding a nice pair of baggie jeans, a t-shirt, and a hoodie I was set to tackle the challenge of unpacking my life.

By 6 I had all my clothes put away, set up my desk, and started to pile my many CDs in an orderly fashion. Abby called dinner and I was down in a flash. I hadn't eaten since I had a sandwich on the plane and let me tell you plane food isn't all that filling. Abby had made the works, lasagne with chunky fries and peas, my favourite!

Charlie definitely ate better since he and Abby got together; as you could say my Mom's a disaster chef in that every dish she makes is a disaster. Renee does try it's just that her weird concoctions were inedible in the first place before she burned them to a crisp.

Dinner was lovely and light conversation filled the air. It was during pudding of Abby's homemade apple pie and ice cream, that Charlie made an announcement.

"Well Bells, we are so happy have you here back home and it couldn't have came at a better time. As Abby and I are going to have another baby."

" Congratulations Dad, Abby." I said as I hugged them both. "Zoë you hear that we're getting a new baby brother or sister."

"Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" she squealed and knew that the news had sunk in.

"I'm so happy for you both, for us. When are you due?"

"Early March." Abby smiled.

"Ooooooooo I can't wait. And I'll be here to help you with anything you need, just say it and I'll do it."

"Thanks so much Bella," Abby gushed.

"Now let's get back to dinner." Dad said. He always thought with his stomach. Men.

"Oh before I forget, the Cullens have invited us over to dinner tomorrow." Abby added.

"Is Aiden coming?" Zoë asked.

"Of course sweetie, all the Hale children will be there."

Sweetie is Abby term of endearment for everyone. Being a Nurse really suited her caring personality.

"Ok, does that mean me too?" I wondered.

"Of course sweetie, you are family so they invited you too. You'll get to meet the Cullen and Hale children."

Oh great I thought to myself. A whole night sitting with young children who I didn't know, that's definitely my idea of fun.

After dinner I helped Dad wash up. We worked well together in peaceful harmony; both of us weren't much for talking. I then headed up to finish my unpacking and get ready for bed. This had been one tiring day. I'm glad it's over.

Around 9 there was a rap at my door.

"Come in." I called

"Sweetie, I don't mean to bother you but Zoë wont go to sleep until she's said night to you." Abby said

"Oh Abby it's no bother at all."

I went to Zoë's room, which was 3 doors down from mine to find her sitting up on her bed eagerly waiting for me.

"Hey sunny, what you waiting up for?" I teased.

"You, silly!"

I sat on the edge of her princess bed and she lunged at me into a hug.

"Whats all this about?" I asked as I cradled her in my lap.

"I've just missed you so so so so much Bella Bear. Promise you're not leaving for a while yet."

"I promise. How does a whole year sound?"

"Good but I wish it were for longer."

"How much longer?"

"I don't know, is forever too long?"

"You know, you'll always have me. Right in there." I said pointing at her heart.

"Really?"

"Mhm. You should be getting some sleep now, little miss."

"I don't wanna. I want to stay up with you!"

"Well I'm going to my bed anyway." I said faking a yawn.

"Ok, I'll go to sleep but…"

"But what?"

"Could you play me my song first?" she asked all bashful.

"Of course baby, anything for my little sister."

We made our way over to Zoë's playroom/my music room. I sat down at the bench of my Clavinova and sat Zoë on my knee, and started to play the song I had written for her when she was born. It was a lullaby to sing my little sister to sleep. And as I played and the music over took me, I notice the little live wire was slowly drifting to sleep. When she was fully in the land of nod, I carried back to her bed, tucked her in, and switched of the lights.

Once I was in my room I set about finishing some more unpacking.

"You know she's missed having you around so much." Dad voice broke me out of my concentration.

"Me too."

"Bella, I'm glad to have you back I just wish it were from a happier point."

"Dad, it is on a happy note,"

"But…"

"No buts Dad, I just don't want to talk about that anymore. Can't we just enjoy the time we have here?"

"Sure Bells, anything you want."

"Thanks Dad," I said as I hugged him.

"I think you should give up for the night and head to bed too."

"Okay Dad, goodnight."

"Goodnight Baby,"

As Dad left, I clear my bed of clutter, pulled out a pair of pj's, changed, and went into a peaceful sleep.

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Stephanie x