It had been two years since I left La Push. I left in hopes of finding a new beginning and possibly a new love. But, I should know by now that life loves throwing me curve balls. But, this time I just couldn't deal with it myself. I tried . . . but I guess even the Leah Clearwaters of the world need a little help sometime.
So, I was headed home. To La Push.
The drive back home was about an hour. So it gave me some time to think. My mom and Seth already knew. Did Charlie know? What would people on the reservation think? If any of my old pack members gave me any lip I wouldn't hesitate decking them.
At least I wouldn't have to deal with Paul who had a temper that rivaled my own. By some miracle he'd finally managed to stop phasing. No one say that coming. But Rachel was pregnant and overly anxious to leave La Push. I guess you'll do about anything for your imprint. I wouldn't know . . .
Before I pulled into my driveway I took a deep breath. This wasn't the plan. I was supposed to start a life away from here. Oh, well that's life. I honked my horn signaling my return.
A saw a shirt less Seth immediately open the door and hop over the porch railing.
"Hey sis!" He opened the car door for me.
I unbuckled myself eager to hug him. "Hey boo boo." I said calling him by his childhood nickname.
When we parted he looked me over. "Dang Lee you're huge!"
"Tell me about it." I said slinging my arm around his shoulders as we walked to the house.
My mom appeared at the door. "Oh, Leah!" She wrapped her arms around me or she made her best attempt to.
Soon Charlie appeared behind her. "Wow Leah when your mom told me you were pregnant she didn't mention you were about to deliver pregnant."
Good old Charlie . . . he never beat around the bush.
"Hey!" I said defensively. "I'm two months from delivering." I noted factually. All four of us couldn't help but laugh. It kind of felt good to be home.