Ch. 1- Making Plans

"Are you sure about this," Edward has asked Jacob.

The two of them, plus Leah and Seth were standing outside on the deck of the Cullen house. Edward held his infant daughter in his arms and Jacob looked at Renesmee with longing.

"Not really," Jacob replied. He then looked at Edward, "but it's not like you'd let me take her with me."

Edward brought Renesmee closer to him. "Not a chance."

"And you won't let me take her even if you come along?"

"You know I can't leave Bella."

Jacob looked at Renesmee as he answered. "Yeah, I know."

Leah stepped forward. "At least let us come with you."

Jacob looked at his pack. "No," he declared.

"But Jake-," said Seth.

Jacob cut him off, "If we all go they'll see it as a threat. If I go alone then maybe it will be easier."

"I still think it's a bad idea," said Leah. "At least take one of us."

"Not going to happen," said Jacob. "It's safer for everyone if I handle this on my own. Leah you can run the perimeter if you want, make sure there are no surprises or any uninvited guests."

"Gladly," Leah said jumping off the deck and phasing, running quickly into the woods.

"Do you want me to run with her," asked Seth.

"No, stay with Nessie. I want her to have some of our family around."

Seth looked at Renesmee. "Cool."

Jacob held out his arms to Renesmee. "May I?" he asked Edward.

Edward reluctantly handed Renesmee off. The tiny baby then brought her hand up to Jacob's face.

"Yeah I'm going away for a bit… What kind of question is that, of course I'll be back… I hope it doesn't take long…. Yeah I'll try to hurry. Be good for your daddy and uncle Seth okay?... Yes you're always good."

Jacob placed a kiss on Renesmee's forehead and then handed him off to Seth who was more than happy to hold his niece. He knew that Edward would want to go and check on Bella alone as soon as he was able.

Edward stuck out his hand which Jacob shook. "Good luck."

Jacob nodded, "Thanks."

Jacob took a leap off the deck and phased into this wolf making a run for the woods.

"Trust me kid," Jacob heard Seth say to Renesmee, "I'm a lot cooler than he is…" Then Seth conceded, "Okay guess I can't argue with that, I'm sure he does taste better."