Ever since Jacob had shifted in front of him, Charlie was wondering if all of the legends were true. He had first went to his friend Billy, who had known about Jacob to see if he could tell him about what was happening with his daughter.
"Billy, please, I have to know if she is okay. I need to know," he pleaded.
"I am sorry Charlie, but I don't think that I am the best person to tell you what happened to Bella," he answered. Billy knew that Charlie was worried and curious but he did not think it was safe until the Volturi business was settled. He was still waiting to hear from his son or Sam, or anybody else from the pack.
About an hour later, his heart soared, hearing the roar of a motorcycle come roaring down the drive. Billy rolled himself out of the house and was overjoyed at seeing his son.
"Charlie, how are you?" Jacob asked.
"I am good. Sue and I caught some fish up at the lake. That was nice of Bella and Edward," Billy answered. "How is Bella?"
"Bella is good," Jacob promised. "So is Renesmee and Edward."
Charlie sighed with relief. There was something that was in the back of his mind that made him a little worried, that there was a reason why they had him go on that fishing trip, so far from home, and on that weekend.
"I was thinking of going up to the Cullen's house and see them. I haven't seen my granddaughter in a long time."
"Charlie, why don't you come to the tribal meeting first tonight. We could invite Bella, Edward, and Nessie," Jacob suggested. Bella had told him that she wanted Nessie to learn about the Takuna legends and it would be a safe way to have Charlie find out. Charlie nodded. "Great, we can all meet here tonight at around six. There will be lots of grub."
Charlie left to get ready for the tribal council. It would be his first, and he did not know what to expect. He called on Sue and told her and asked her what he needed to bring or what was expected of him. "Just bring yourself. Don't worry about anything," she assured him. "I will be there. I have to sit by Billy, since he is the chief, but you can sit by me. Did Billy tell you what we were going to discuss in the tribe?"
"Yes, Jacob said that they were going to talk about the tribe legends. He says the Edward, Bella, and Renesmee are going to be there."
"Well, that will be quite a treat," Sue assured him. She did not want to say anything else on the matter. She had a feeling that Charlie was going to be in for quite the shock tonight. Yes, he already knew about the wolves but she did not know how he would react to his daughter being a vampire.
At five forty-five, Edward, Bella, Renesmee, and the wolves of Jacob's pack showed up. Some of them have not heard the story either. Charlie arrived shortly after. "Grandpa!" shrieked Renesmee. She ran into Charlie's arms. "I didn't know that you were going to be here!"
"I thought I would surprise you," Charlie answered. Nessi beamed with happiness. She then ran to the pile of food. They all laughed as Renesmee tried to fight Seth for the food. Billy smiled and chuckled. He called the meeting to attention. Charlie sat down beside his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Jacob had sat right next to his father and Sam, being the Alpha.
Much like the first time that Bella had heard the story, Billy had started off the same way. Renesmee and Charlie sat and listened in closely. At the end, Charlie was rooted at the spot. He did not want to believe that his daughter had become a vampire. Edward had listened in on his thoughts and suggested, "Charlie, why don't you come to the house and we can explain everything." Billy nodded his head at his friend, trying to tell him that it would be the best idea.
"If you are mutual enemy, why are Edward and Bella here then?" Charlie asked, still trying to keep his head around the whole idea.
"We have mended our differences," Billy simply answered. "If you have any questions, you could come over and I could try to explain the best I can, but for tonight, I suggest you go with your daughter and let her explain what she can, how she can. Renesmee can come and stay the night over here."
"Really?!" Renesmee asked excitedly. She loved spending time with the wolves. She really loved Emily and Leah. Emily made the best breakfast. She looked up at her father and mother. "Please can I?" Bella nodded her head. She squealed and jumped on Sam's lap. Jacob was talking with some of the other wolves. "Sam, we could steal the sweet buns while nobody is looking," she looked at him with a conspiratory smile. Sam smiled back at her, grabbed a plate and the two of them stacked the plate full and they ran off giggling. Bella was glad that Sam was trying his best to be accepting of Nessi. So was Jacob. It made him very happy. He was much more at ease with the whole thing. He turned to Bella and Edward. "Don't worry, I will make sure that she is safe."
"We all will," pitched in Quil. "She'll be safe as long as she shares the sweet buns," he teased.
"Not a chance!" came the response and laughter.
"Charlie, why don't we meet you at the house and we can explain everything," Edward promised. "If you feel safer, we can do it at your house," he added.
"I'll meet you at your house. If there was a worry, I probably would already be dead or eaten." Charlie got in his car and drove off. Edward and Bella got in the car after thanking Billy for letting them come and be a part of this. "You are always welcome here now," Billy promised. "But it only extends to your family. I am sorry but we cannot trust any other vampires just yet."
"We understand. Thank you for being so accommodating," Edward reassured Billy.