Lifes Changes

By

Nicole

Disclaimer: I dont own the Twilight Saga Stephenie Meyer does.

Summary: Emmett is a soldier who had returned from Iraq. While enjoying his time at home when he meets up with an old friend, but are his feelings more than friendly? AU/AH

My Happy Ending

Chapter 1: Coming Home

Lieutenant Emmett Cullen let out a sigh as he got off the plane having landed back in Seattle. He was exhausted from the long flight and the lack of sleep during his tour in Iraq. Exiting the plane, he smiled at the lady before walking through the gates. "EMMETT!" a familiar voice shouted. Before he could react, his little sister let out a shriek as she ran over and threw her arms around him. Emmett grinned as he lifted his sister up off the floor swinging her around.

"My little sister in age and size," he quipped as he set her back down.

Alice hit his chest with a laugh, tears in her eyes as she hugged him. Emmett hugged her back with a smile. "How are you?" he asked.

"I'm good, missed you," Alice replied smiling.

Emmett kissed the side of her head. "Missed you little sister," he answered. He kissed her head once more before setting her down. "How are you? Does…" he started.

"I'm good and no, it's a total surprise," Alice replied smiling.

Emmett smiled as they went over to the baggage claim.

Alice was smiling as she drove up to a elementary school. Emmett grinned as he pulled on his army hat as he got out of the car. Walking inside, he smiled at the vice-principal. "Lieutenant Cullen welcome back," she greeted smiling.

"Hello Miss Franklin," he replied smiling.

"She's in Mrs. Johnson's class," she informed.

Emmett nodded before he started walking down the hall. Letting out a deep breath, he knocked on the door and smiled when Mrs. Johnson walked over to answer the door. "Well hello," she greeted, "Lily there's someone here to see you."

Emmett smiled as he walked inside and heard a gasp. "DADDY!" a voice shouted.

"There's my baby," he said smiling as he scooped his daughter up into his arms, swinging her around.

Lily held onto her father with tears in her eyes. "I missed you daddy," she told him hugging him tight. He rubbed her back with a sigh.

"I missed you baby girl, so much," he answered, kissing the side of her head.

He kissed her cheek while stroking his daughter's blond hair. "I'm home baby, I'm home and never leaving again," he told her while hugging her tight. Lily had her face buried into her father's neck as she cried. He hushed her gently, gently rocking her back and forth in his arms. "My baby girl," he whispered softly. He set her down with a smile, taking off his hat and putting it on her head. "Ready to go?" he asked. She nodded before grabbing her homework and leaving with her dad.

Walking out of the school, he grinned as he lifted his daughter up and over the curb with a smile. "So tell me kiddo, did you win that science fair you were emailing me about?" he asked.

"I got first place," she replied.

"That's my girl," he commented as they walked over to Alice's car.

He messed up her hair. "Daddy!" she whined. He chuckled before lifting her up onto his shoulders.

Lily had violet eyes, waist-length blonde hair, and thin rimmed glasses on her face. She was wearing white tennis shoes, a purple plaid skirt, and a purple blouse.

Emmett grinned as he got her into the car. "So, what should we do for daddy's first day home?" Alice asked.

"How about surprising that husband of yours?" Emmett suggested with a grin.

Jasper was discharged the army about a year before Emmett and was now teaching history at the high school.

Emmett grinned as he stood in the hall while Alice hurried down the hall. She practically skipped back, waving for him to follow her. She opened the door, pushing it open.

Emmett walked into the classroom. "Just one second," Jasper told him still grading papers.

"Damn Jazz, one year back in the States and you're boring as hell," he quipped.

Jasper looked up and took off his glasses. "Shit Emmett when the hell did you get back?" he asked hugging his brother-in-law.

"An hour ago," Emmett replied with a grin as he hugged him back.

He let Jasper go with a grin. "How's the shoulder?" he asked.

"Problems, still need another surgery done but it's better than it was," Jasper replied.

Emmett grinned before clapping Jasper on the good shoulder. "I see you're still taking care of my baby sis," he commented.

"Hey, I'm good at my word Em," Jasper answered as they left the classroom.

When they left the room, Lily immediately attached herself to her father's waist. "So what's next now that you're out?" Jasper asked. Emmett lifted his daughter up so she sat on his side.

"Taking Lils here home and being a dad," he replied.

Lily smiled, resting her head on her father's shoulder as he walked down the hall. "I am planning a party and you are the guest of honor!" Alice announced excitedly.

"Ali, come on, no parties, I'm exhausted," Emmett insisted.

"Please? Mom and dad don't even know you're back. It'll be a total surprise," she answered.

"Yea a party daddy," Lily agreed.

"What did you do to my kid Alice?" he asked chuckling.

"Aunt Alice said mama loved parties too," Lily answered.

Emmett smiled, kissing his daughter's forehead. "That she did kiddo," he agreed. Lily rested her head back against her father's shoulder with a smile. "So when is it?" he asked. Alice bounced up and down excitedly.

"Tonight at seven, dress nice," she told him.

"I'll make sure he dresses nice," Lily answered.

"My seven-year-old is going to coordinate my clothes," Emmett quipped.

Lily giggled as Emmett walked down the hall with his daughter in his arms.

When Emmet arrived home, he set Lily down and she ran upstairs to play while Emmett went into his room to change.

Getting out of his uniform, he jumped in a shower, relaxing a bit against the wall. He dragged his fingers through his hair as he relaxed, closing his eyes.

After getting out of the shower, he changed into a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. He looked at the photograph on his nightstand with a sad smile. The picture was of him and his late wife, Rosalie.

Emmett was standing behind Rosalie with his arms around her waist. Rosalie was looking up at him with sparkling violet eyes, her hands were over his. Emmett was looking at her with a huge smile. He was wearing a nice black tux with a blue tie. Rosalie was wearing a long-sleeved a-line wedding gown. Her hair was curled and hung over her shoulders with a small tiara on the top of her head.

Sitting in front of the photo were his and Rosalie's wedding rings. Emmett traced Rosalie's face with a sigh. They were juniors in high school when they married, Rosalie was also three and a half months pregnant. Except it didn't stop them from being the happiest couple on earth. "Miss you baby," he said softly.

"Daddy!" Lily called.

"I'm coming kiddo," he answered as he pulled on his boots.

Lily skipped in with a smile. "Do I look pretty?" she asked, spinning around. She was wearing a pair of black buckle shoes, white socks with pink flowers on the ankles, and a pale pink dress with white flowers.

"You look very pretty baby girl," he answered.

Lily smiled before she turned around. "Can you put my hair up daddy?" she asked. Emmett took the ponytail from his daughter's hand.

"Alright ponytail, half-ponytail, braid?" he asked.

"Half-ponytail," she replied.

"Alrighty, let's see if I remember this," he commented.

The little girl just giggled as her father started messing with her hair. "Ah there we go," he told her once he finished. She turned around and he bent down so she could kiss his cheek.

"Daddy you're wearing that?" she asked, raising her eyebrow.

"Yes I'm wearing this," he answered chuckling.

She rolled her eyes a little before pushing her glasses up on her nose. "Ready to go?" he asked.

"Yep," she replied.

Emmett held his daughter's hand as he grabbed the keys and they left the house.

When they arrived at Alice and Jasper's place, the saw the many balloons hanging outside the door. "Is this a homecoming party or a birthday party?" he asked chuckling before they got out of the car. Emmett held his daughter's hand as they walked up the stairs. Alice opened the door before Emmett could knock.

"Come in, come in, mom and dad are watching the video you sent them," she replied.

Grinning, he followed his sister inside. He saw his parents sitting on the couch and stood behind them as they watched the video. "Wow, I really looked like hell over there," he commented startling him. Esme let out a gasp as she stood up, throwing her arms around her oldest son.

"You said you weren't going to be home until next week," Esme commented as she held onto him with tears in her eyes.

"I got out early," he replied, hugging his mother.

Once Esme let him go, Carlisle hugged him tight. "Welcome home son," he told him.

"Thanks, great to finally be home," he answered hugging his father back.

Esme wiped the tears from her eyes with a smile. "And I promise I'm not going back," he added. He lifted Lily up with a grin. "I'm staying home for good," he announced.

"Yay! I like having you home," Lily answered hugging him tight.

Emmett smiled as he rubbed his daughter's back, closing his eyes. He kissed the side of her head when he noticed someone else standing in the crowd of guests. Setting Lily down, a small smile appeared on his face. "Welcome home," the person greeted. Walking over, he hugged the person tight.

"Thank you, great to see you again, Bella," he answered hugging her tight.

Bella hugged him back with a small smile on her face.