Standing in the office of some lawyer Carlisle looked out the window replaying the words spoken by a frighten little girl named Danielle. She was alone and scared in a hospital in Forks hospital, and her mother had drilled it in to her to call him if anything happened. It seemed a long time ago when he had tried to help another little girl who grew up to be Danielle's mom. Walking to take a seat as the door opened Carlisle took a seat as an older gentleman with short black haired came in.

"Mr. Cullen, thank you for coming; I'm Erick Micheals. Please call me Erick. Our offices weren't sure how to find you; which could have been a problem since her parents left Danielle to you. She has no other family to speak of either," Erick explained taking a seat behind the large oak desk.

"I was surprised to receive the call. Danielle's mother was a friend of mine a long time ago," Carlisle admitted softly.

"Well they were insistent that you took their daughter if they died. Their wishes were very clearly made out in their will. There is no one else to take her in, and I honestly don't think this little girl can take much more. Her mother built you up as the safe place when everything goes wrong, and she has been asking for you since the accident. When she felt it was taking too long she called a number memorized. A three year old knew your number, but not her own phone number or address. Not even her doctor's name who she saw last week for a check up. This information was drilled into her cause her mother knew that you could keep her daughter safe. Danielle was her parents life, and she trusted you to be there when she couldn't," Erick snapped a little harshly.

"I hadn't said I wouldn't take her in. This is just a surprise to me. What do I need to sign," Carlisle replied making his decision knowing Alice would see.

"You just signed on the highlighted areas," Erick smirked pulling out the paper work and pen handing it to Carlisle.

Going through Carlisle signed everywhere he was supposed to sign quickly read as well.

"Done," Carlisle said handing the paperwork back to Erick.

"You didn't miss one. Danielle is in another room waiting for you," Erick nodded as he looked over the papers carefully.

"She's here," Carlisle asked surprised.

"She wasn't harmed in the fire, but the doctors kept her there instead of a foster home. She doesn't remember, and it's not sure if she ever will," Erick explained looking up from the papers.

"Okay," Carlisle nodded in understanding.

"We have her suitcases, and can carry them out for you," Erick suggested pointing to the suitcases next to the desk.

"Alright," Carlisle smiled warmly and nodded.

"I'll go get Danielle for you. Wait here, I'll be right back in a minute," Erick instructed getting up from his desk.

Listening to the door close Carlisle wondered if he was doing the right thing here; bringing a little girl into a houseful of vampires. Something seemed so right in taking this little girl into his home and family, but he wasn't sure why he was doing this. Hearing the door open Carlisle got up turning around to see a little girl running up to him, and he crouched down holding out his arms.

"Carlisle, I was scared you wouldn't come," Dani stammered putting her arms around Carlisle's neck holding on for dear life.

"It's okay, Danielle," Carlisle cooed surprised she didn't flinch away from his cold temperature.

"Dani," Dani corrected firmly.

"Dani, I've got it," Carlisle nodded slightly scooping Dani up.

"Can we go home?" Dani questioned looking up at Carlisle.

"Of course we can. We're going to take a plane," Carlisle reassured her as he placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Really!" Dani asked wide eyed.

"Yes," Carlisle chuckled smiling.

"Let's get you going," Erick said picking up the suitcases.

"Right," Carlisle agreed as he noticed the other person in the room.

Following Erick out of the office and to the parking lot Carlisle pointed out his rental.

Going up to the SUV he unlocked the trunk and Erick put the suitcases in the trunk before shutting it.

Getting Dani into the car seat in the backseat strapping her in, and he noticed she was already fast asleep sucking on her thumb.

"She's had a long couple of days. Barely slept unless she had to cause she wanted to be awake when you got here," Erick shook his head as Carlisle shut the door.

"I'll take good care of her," Carlisle promised beaming proudly.

"I'm sure you will; that I'm sure of," Erick agreed holding his hand out.

"Thanks," Carlisle smiled shaking hands.

"Cold hand warm heart, so they say," Erick commented smiling.

"Well I better get going. I've got to catch a plane back home," Carlisle apologized knowing it was time to leave.

"Sure, I understand. Good luck, Mr. Cullen. Goodbye," Erick nodded smiling warmly.

"Bye," Carlisle waved as he opened the driver side door and got in shutting the door behind him.

Buckling his seat belt Carlisle watched Erick go back into the office, and he started the car pulling out of the parking space smoothly. Peering at the front seat there they were two tickets to Alaska where his family was waiting for him, but by now Alice probably had told them about his decision. Although Esme most likely knew from the moment he left cause his wife seemed to know him better than he knew himself most of the time. Looking into the rear view mirror he knew there would be enough opinions to go around about the little girl, but he didn't believe it would take more than one look for them to be taken with her. Maybe Dani would be good for Rosalie, and she'd have the chance for something that had been a dream.

The plane ride was three hours long with two plane switches, and two layovers, but luckily Dani slept through most of the trip. Dani only asked him one thing when she was a wake and that was about if she'd have a new mommy and daddy. Finally landing in Alaska Carlisle got off the plane holding onto Dani as he got off following the other people. Coming into the terminal he saw his family waiting for him, and he slowly went to where they were away from the crowd.

"I want my mommy," Dani whimpered softly.

"Rose," Carlisle encouraged offering Dani to her.

"Baby girl, want to come here," Rosalie smiled holding out her arms for her.

"You going to be my mommy," Dani asked in a whisper going to Rosalie and snuggling close.

"Of course," Rosalie smiled after seeing Carlisle nod.

"Can we go home?" Dani questioned looking up at her new mom.

"Yes, we can," Rosalie glared at the others daring any one of them to argue with her.

Emmett stepped close to his wife protective of her and this small little girl.

"I'll ride with Rosalie and Emmett. Edward, Alice, and Jasper ride back with Carlisle," Esme instructed sternly.

Quietly they all headed for parking getting into the Jeep and Volvo, and starting off for home. Rosalie held Dani while sitting in the back with Esme amazed by the little girl.

"Mommy, who is going to be my daddy," Dani asked looking up at her mom.

"See the man driving," Rosalie pointed to Emmett who was driving.

"He looks like a teddy bear," Dani laughed looking at who her mom pointed to.

"He kind of is," Rosalie agreed nodding.

"Who were those other people?" Dani yawned looking up at her mom.

"Well this lady here is your grandma Esme. The other lady is your Aunt Alice. Mr. broody with brownish red hair is Uncle Edward, and the blond is Uncle Jasper. Carlisle is your grandpa," Rosalie explained to Dani.

"And I'm Dani," Dani mumbled half asleep.

"Yes, you are," Rosalie chuckled kissing the top of Dani's head.

"She's cute," Esme smiled proudly. "I have everything I ever wanted. Guilt is the last thing I feel, and I'm sorry if that makes me bad," Rosalie unapologetically stated flatly.

"Babe, you aren't bad, and I want Dani not just for you," Emmett corrected looking back at his wife.

"You are far from bad," Esme shook her head.

"I want to take care of her and to love her. Give her a family, and make her happy," Rosalie admitted looking down at the little girl in her arms.

"That's because you are her mom in every way that counts," Esme whispered with a knowing look.

"I get to be the cool dad," Emmett boasted smirking a little.

"I know you better than you do, so you better think about this carefully," Rosalie warned her overly excited husband.

"You're no fun," Emmett pouted sounding like he was about five.

Getting out of car Rosalie felt Dani waking up in her arms, and she knew her daughter had to be hungry after the long trip. Heading inside she went to the kitchen putting together a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for Dani. As soon as Rosalie handed a half awake Dani the sandwich; the tiny girl devoured the sandwich quickly like she was starving. Walking to the fridge Rosalie got her a juice box which Dani downed within seconds too.

"Want more?" Rosalie inquired looking to Dani.

"All good. Can I go play with daddy," Dani asked totally awake.

"Make sure he doesn't get into any trouble?" Rosalie smirked letting her down.

"Okay," Dani agreed running off to find her dad.

Not watching where she was going Dani ran into something hard, but instead of falling someone caught her.

"Dani, you okay," Edward asked looking at the little girl.

"Yep, I'm looking for daddy cause I want to play," Dani stated proudly as Edward let her go.

"What is it," Edward questioned seeing the look in those little eyes.

"You don't like me do you?" Dani accused bluntly.

"I do like you very much," Edward disagreed kneeling down to the little girl's level.

"You don't want me here though," Dani countered not batting an eye.

"I'm sorry if I made you feel that way, but I want you here very much. You're tiny, and I'm just nervous," Edward apologized feeling guilty to see the pain in Dani's eyes.

"It's okay I won't break promise. Want to help me keep daddy out of trouble?" Dani asked holding out her hand.

"We can try, but Emmett can be a handful," Edward replied stand up slowly and taking her hand carefully.

"Do you think Uncle Jasper likes me? I think Aunt Alice and Grandma Esme like me, but I'm not sure about Uncle Jasper" Dani stammered as they looked for her daddy.

"Jasper is very nervous about little people, but he'll come around soon," Edward explained trying to reassure Dani.

"You think I'll be pretty like mommy," Dani asked as she forgot about looking for her daddy.

"Yes, I do. Hopefully you don't pick up Emmett's antics," Edward smiled down at Dani. "What are antics?" Dani questioned confused.

"It means when he plays tricks," Edward informed her hoping he was making sense to the three year old.

"Oh, okay," Dani nodded getting it.

"Emmett is play hide and seek with us," Edward shook his head know this would take a while.

"Where could he hide? He is very big even for a daddy," Dani stated more than questioned as she started to look again.

"We'll find him," Edward assured her knowing exactly where Emmett was.

"Will you read me a big person story not a fairytale?" Dani asked looking for a big enough space for her daddy to hide.

"What if I tell you a really good fairytale that even a big person would like," Edward countered knowing the perfect story.

"Sure, I guess if it's that good," Dani shrugged eying Edward.