BPOV

I hadn't been to Forks in about five years, close to six. Nor was I excited about coming back. Yes, maybe I loved the green moss that covered the brown trunks that spun into more green that made a canopy over the usually wet streets. It was small but granted it had a charm that took me under its spell when I moved here years ago.

I wasn't happy about leaving Jacksonville. It was warmer there but I wasn't going to be overly dramatic about moving here. I wasn't a teenage girl anymore. I wouldn't have to live with Charlie, my dad, or go to High School and having everyone stare at the pale girl with the loud truck.

I frowned. My car was too sleek and fast. I exchanged my poor rusty truck when I went to college, getting a modern CRV, deep red for a tribute.

A new car wouldn't help me though. Even with the tinted windows, people would still be eyeing Isabella Swan, back home after six years to see her father.

He was part of it though. I had gone to UNF. I graduated with a degree in English. I searched for a job and when all I got would be an article in a magazine for a short payment; I knew I had to leave. I looked at jobs all around and no one was hiring. I wanted to write a novel, though but I really had to focus on money which was pointed to Journalism. I talked to my friend, Alice who then sprung at me.

Alice was getting married to her high school sweetheart, Jasper. Jasper's work and family, however, was in Seattle. Alice had gone to UNF with me but spent breaks back home with her family and Jasper. She offered for me to move back with her, search for jobs on the West Coast and live with her and Jasper until I was on my feet. It seemed pretty good only Alice told me Edward was coming home.

Edward and I were friends in high school. Best friends, you could call it. I was in love with him, of course. I told him I loved him graduation night and he told me he was going to the East Coast, Cornell actually. He also told me that his girlfriend, Tanya, were going and he was proposing to her that night.

I was so crushed that I quickly transferred schools to Florida, left right after graduation and spent every holiday with Renee and Phil and forced Charlie to come down. Alice told me to take a break and go home with her for the holidays but I just shook my head and said Charlie already had a ticket to Jacksonville. I don't know if she saw through my false ploy but if she did, she never told me and probably knew why. I would thank her very big someday.

I don't even know why I was driving to Forks right now. I don't know why I was back here. Then I remembered that my Dad needed me. He had fallen down the stairs a couple weeks ago and broke his hip. He wasn't old but he had enough years for it to hurt him. I felt bad for never visiting but when Thanksgiving slowly approached; I knew Edward would be coming back.

With Tanya, his wife, I guessed.

I blew out a loud sigh and turned onto my street. I parked the car on the brick driveway and noticed another vehichle. It was a mini van and sat next to my dad's cruiser. I walked up the walkway and to the front door.

"Dad," I called.

"In here, Bells," he said.

I followed his voice into the living room and then heard a female laugh. I rounded the corner and saw Sue Clearwater with Billy Black. Jake and Leah were in the corner, bouncing a baby.

"Hey Bells," Charlie smiled. "You remember Billy and Sue and Jake and Leah?"

"Yeah," I smiled. "Hey, how are you guys."

"Wonderful Bella," Billy smiled, rolling a little over so I could kiss his cheek.

"Sue," I said and we hugged.

"Nice to have you back," she smiled.

"Jake," I walked over. "Where did you steal the baby from?"

"My wife," Jacob smiled, giving me a hug and then pointing to Leah. "Remember her?"

"Hi Leah," I smiled.

Leah smiled but continued to sit, holding the baby boy.

"I see you had a baby," I laughed.

"Little Harry," she said. "I named him for my dad."

"That's sweet," I said and kissed his soft forehead. "Well," I turned to the others. "I came here to take care of my dad. I guess my job is kind of taken care of?"

"We stopped by and brought him some soup," Sue said. "We got talking though."

"Old times," Charlie said, patting her knee.

Sue grabbed his hand and I smiled. My dad had a girlfriend. Then I frowned because clearly they were somewhat together. I hadn't been here in six years and my dad was never one to mention something like that. I guess I should visit him more often.

"Look, Bells," Charlie said. "I know this is only the second time you've been here to help but go home to Alice. I'll see you all this week. Alice invited me to spend Thanksgiving at the Cullen's."

I winced. "I thought I would come over here."

"Don't be silly," Charlie said. "Sue and I couldn't finish a turkey by ourselves let alone if you were here. Jake and Leah are spending it with Billy and Rachel and Rebecca and their kids."

"Yeah but I don't think we should impose," I tried.

"Bells," he said. "You live with Dr. Cullen's daughter and soon to be son-in-law. You and Alice have remained friends for years. It is perfectly reasonable, especially with an invitation, to go have a big holiday meal."

"Okay," I mumbled, defeated. "I guess we can go. I'll pick you up Thursday."

"Nonsense Bella," Sue perked up. "You live in Seattle so you drive all the way to Forks to get your father?"

"The Cullens live in Forks," I said.

"I'll go with Sue," Charlie said. "You can drive with Alice."

"I'll have to ask-"

"She offered," Charlie said. "Face it Bella, you just can't wiggle yourself out of this holiday."

I grimaced. He had figured me out? Was there anybody in this world that couldn't read my face like an open book?

I sighed and then smiled. "Okay Dad."

"That a girl," he smiled.

"Now I know you drove all the way from Seattle but I'm covered," he motioned around him. "You go home and unpack or whatever it is you should do."

I nodded. "Will do, Dad," I smiled. "Have a good Thanksgiving," I said to Billy, Jake and Leah."

"You too Bells," Jake smiled.

I smiled at him and then got in my car and left.