Introduction: This story takes place about seven years after the end of Breaking Dawn, a month or two before Renesmee is fully grown. Nessie is getting ready for her first date with Jacob.

POV: Renesmee

Let me say, first of all, that I love Momma and Daddy. I just think that it's stupid that they're so freaked out about my date with Jacob tonight.

Aunt Alice is excited that she was able to take me shopping this morning for an outfit, but she seems to be the only one that has a relatively positive attitude toward my date tonight. It kind of upsets me. I mean, so what he's a wolf—and smells a little bit funny. I love him just the same! He's been my big brother when I needed him to be, and he's been my best friend too. Now, I'm starting to feel attracted to him (in addition to that need to have him in my life) and nobody is here to back me up.

I sigh as Aunt Rosalie finishes doing my hair.

"Everything alright, Nessie?" she asked as she took a step back to look at my hair-do.

"Yea, I guess," I said quietly. "I just wish that… nevermind." I didn't want to talk about this, because I knew it wouldn't help. I could tell Aunt Rose was going to interrogate me further when she heard a car turn onto the drive. I heard it a second later, and I could tell it was Momma's car. I skipped down the stairs and waited by the door for her to come in.

"Renesmee!" she breathed, somewhat surprised, when she opened the door to see me there instead of Daddy. She looked me up and down, so I guess she was wondering why I wasn't dressed yet. "Your hair looks so pretty! Rose did such a good job. Wow… my little Renesmee, so grown up… it's been too fast…" she grabbed me in a hug.

"Nice to see you too, Momma," I managed to get out before Daddy came in.

"Bella, you're back early," he said as he waited to give Momma a hug and a swift kiss.

"I know. Charlie…," Momma looked at me, then back at Dad. Obviously, she didn't want me to listen to this conversation. This was no problem, though; she just pushed away her shield semi-easily to have a private conversation with Daddy. Over the years, she's gotten pretty good at it.

"Oh," he whispered. "Well, I suppose we can deal with that tomorrow. Remember, Renesmee's got something special tonight." He put his arm over my shoulders and gave me a squeeze. "I wish we didn't have to go through this." He grimaced. Why was everyone so opposed to my date?!?!?!?

He laughed at my thought. What was funny about this situation? "For your mother and I, it's only a parent thing. And nothing's funny, you're right. It's just… Jacob Black. I don't think I can get used to that idea."

"I know!" Momma chimed in. "This is bringing back some human memories…. I remember that… situation I was in with you and him. I'm just glad everything worked out the way it did. I wouldn't want anything other than this." She gave Daddy another big hug.

"I'm glad it worked out this way, too," Dad whispered into her hair with a chuckle. He looked at me and added, "I suppose Jacob's glad with the outcome, too, even though he wasn't at first."

OK, what the HECK were they talking about? I didn't bother voicing this curiosity out loud. I touched Momma's cold cheek right away and showed her my confusion with her and Daddy's conversation. They just laughed.

"You weren't born yet," Daddy started. He looked uncomfortable. "Bella, maybe you should talk to Nessie about this. I can see where this is going, and…."

"It's fine, Edward. I understand." She put her hand on his arm meaningfully and smiled. Daddy kissed us both and walked out of the room, mumbling something about making stupid mistakes….

I didn't hesitate to show Momma my curiosity again, at which she replied, "It's a very long story, and I'm not sure I can remember all of it, but I'll try my best to explain it to you while you get changed. Jacob is going to be here pretty soon." She showed enthusiasm as she said her last words, and I felt much better. I grinned as we raced to the cottage, where my dress was waiting for me. It was so nice to have somebody on my side.