Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its characters, only this plot. All else belongs to S. Meyers.

Misunderstandings Among Heartbreaking Betrayal

Chap1: Birthday Beginnings & Rough Reunuion

Everyone mingled and enjoyed the party as they began to settle in and eat. It was Harry's birthday and he'd seemingly invited the entire reservation from the looks of the many people in the spacious banquet hall. It was his sixtieth and he wanted it to be special not just for him, but him and his entire family. He and Leah were finally on speaking terms. They didn't speak much but it meant the world to him when they did and it was more than he deserved or could ask of his astranged daughter. He smiled as she entered, looking very uncomfortable but very beautiful in her gray and white dress with matching accessories. People stopped to stare and whisper, but she ignored them, holding her head high looking as if she didn't know they existed. It angered him how some of the guests were treating her but it was largely his fault. Before he could make his way over she spotted him. She along with her date made their way over, her date looking less than thrilled, angry even. Leah elbowed him and said something that made him sigh before plastering a fake smile just before they reached him.

"Hi Harry, happy birthday. "-Leah said before giving him an awkward pat on the shoulder. It killed him she didn't call him daddy anymore and that she didn't hug him and was uncomfortable just patting his shoulder, but he understood and smiled big.

"Hi sweetheart, I'm so glad you could make it, both of you. I didn't think you'd come."-he said with tears in his eyes. He saw Leah's face soften and her eyes glisten slightly.

"Neither did I."-her date mumbled annoyed before she could speak. Leah gave him a glare. "I mean hey Harry how you doing?"-he said with great enthusiasm, fake enthusiasm.

"I told y-"-Leah started angrily,but Harry laughed, flagging it off.

"It's fine Leah I understand. I'm just glad you're both here."-he smiled. They both gave a small smile, Leah suddenly very uncomfortable. He felt someone come up behind him and by the look on Leah's face he knew who it was.

"So you actually came?"-Sue said crossinging her arms.

"Yeah we did is that a problem? "-Leah's date asked. Sue jumped at his aggression and deep voice. Her eyes bugged slightly when she looked at him.

"Oh gosh it's you isn't it? Let me look at you!"-Sue gushed much to everyone's surprise, even Sue herself. She reached out to hug him but he stepped back just as Leah took a threatening step forward, eyes narrowed, jaw clenched.

"Don't you even think ab-"

"Why don't we find our seats dinner is being served."-Harry suggested quickly, coming between Leah and Sue, for Sue's safety.

Leah stared Sue down wanting so badly to slap her mother, before nodding. She looked over at Harry's worried, tired face and couldn't help but finally hug him. He was shocked but returned it immediately, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"I love you sweetheart."-he chocked

"I know Harry."-Leah whispered before stepping back. She gave a small, slightly sad smile then they went to find their seats.

She didn't say I love you back, but he didn't care, she hugged him! After twenty-two years of missing and wanting his daughter just to call or write from time to time to say she was alive or he was doing well, she hugged him! He watched them go with a hopeful, happy heart.

"She has some ner-" Sue started but he cut her off.

"Don't you dare finish that sentence! "-he seethed. Sue 's eyes widened.

"How dare you raise your voice at me!"-she whisper yelled, making sure no one heard them.

She stood straight and smiled when people walked by. She always worried about what other people would think when things happened and insisted on putting on facades when things got sticky. That was the problem and what caused their relationship with Leah to become how it did and becuase of him never putting his foot down and always remianing silent, backing her no matter what. But not anymore!

"I'll shout at you from across a room if I feel like it! I'll get on a bullhorn too! I'm done with you worrying about other people and ruining this family. Shut up!"-he exclaimed when she opened her mouth to speak. "I've sat by far too long but not anymore, not now. I've finally got a chance to make things right with those two and you will not ruin this. Enough of worrying about what others think, only worry about your family. Do I make myself clear?"-he said, gripping her chin. Her mouth hung open as did many others that saw their exchange. He jerked her chin to look at him and not those around.

"Yes Harry."-she said quietly.

He knew Sue really missed Leah and regrets how she treated her. He saw it in her eyes every time she heard Leah's name or the times she thought he wasn't home and would catch her in Leah's old room crying into one her her old shirts. He'd seen it in her eyes more often than not or hear it in her voice whenever he'd talk about Leah on the phone. But she had herself to blame. She was too prideful to admit it; none of it should've happened and could've ended a long time ago had Sue put her pride aside and stopped worrying about others. Leah wouldn't be so forgiving and it would take far longer with good reason, but he felt it could be done, just look how far they'd come. Despite the exchange, he saw Sue's real emotions in her eyes and knew she crossed her arms to keep from reaching out to them, even if she did falter.

Sue looked angry, embarrassed, and guilty as she stood avoiding his eyes. He pulled her into a tight hug and kissed her forehead. She lay her head on his shoulder and he could hear a quick sniffle. He grabbed her hand and led her towards their table and saw her give a longing glance at their two most important guests there. Leah was talking but he knew she'd heard by the stubborn chin set in place. She's not very forgiving, however, if there was anyone she'd forgive for past mistakes, and who wouldn't leave her alone until she did, it was the towering figure that was watching her every move from the other side of the hall. He smiled, hoping this relationship wouldn't take as long to mend. They'd both been hurt by what he and those involved had done and deserved to be happy and stop blaming each.

AN: Hope you like! Yet another short story I had to write for class. We had to rewrite a scene from a book we've read and I picked this. It's longer than the 400 or so words I was restricted to, but it's still a short stroy. The bulk of it is Jacob narrating. I did this from an ANNOYING android so please forgive any mistakes. My fingers are stiff and I'm never doing this again! I ordered the part for my laptop & it supposedly shipped, so hopefully it gets here next week & works! The whole thing is written, but it's a lot of work doing this on a stupid droid so I'll do edits & updates once a day. It's 2 maybe 3 chaps left.

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few...so I need you to read then I need you to review...or I'll make you watch the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. What were they thinking giving Jay the boot?! Fallon isn't bad but is nowhere near good enough or professional enough to carry the Tonight Show. Although that's kinda what Jay gets for taking it back from Conan, but then again Conan didn't deserve it even less than Fallon. Who do you guys prefer, Leno, Fallon, or you don't care? I prefer Leno, but then again I don't really watch regardless who's hosting lol.