You Don't Have to be a Hero
You don't have to be a hero you just have to be there. He doesn't need to know you're perfect. He needs to know you care. When the race is over you've all you can do. Be a father not a hero that's all he needs from you.
Esme sat next to Carlisle while Edward packed for the trip out of Forks. Carlisle put his head in his hands and said "I should have done more to make sure that Bella was safe. Esme I almost caused my son to loose the most special person in his life. I can't do anything now but watch him throw that love away. What kind of father am I?"
Esme wrapped her arms around Carlisle and said "You're always there for Edward and the rest of the family. For more then a century I've seen you put this family first. I've never seen a child who is prouder of his father. Now I should finish packing. I think you should go talk to Edward. He needs a father's love right now."
Carlisle went over to Edward and said "Son I just wanted to let you know that I'm proud of what you did today. I know it wasn't easy for you to let Bella go. Sometimes when you love someone you need to put them first. I did the same thing a long time ago. I'm not perfect by any means."
Edward snapped "Shut up! I'm leaving the girl of my dreams behind because it's safer that way! You don't understand what I'm going through at all."
Carlisle spoke gently and said "You're right I don't understand; however I'm willing to try and figure this out. I love you Edward."
Just then Alice came into the room and said "Edward when you say goodbye to Bella tell her that I'll miss my shopping buddy."
Edward didn't say a word he just fell to his knees and dry sobbed into his hands. Carlisle sighed and whispered to Alice go get Jasper. I've done all I can for him. I think it's time for us to pull together. It's time for me to stop being a hero and start being a hero."
Alice nodded and left the room after giving Edward a strong hug. Then she said "Edward needs all of us to show that we understand. He needs to know that we all care about him. This race is finally over and Edward needs us to see him through to the finish line."
You don't have to be a winner if you give it your best. Believe in who you're and then time can do the rest. Your heart is his example brave and strong and true. You don't have to be a hero you just need to be you.
After Edward had calmed down he said "Esme would it be cruel of me to spend one more night with her? I don't want to hurt her. Carlisle what would you do?"
Carlisle sighed and said "Edward its up to you. I know how much Bella means to you. I think you should see her one more time."
After Edward left to go see Bella Alice said "Edward is a lot like you Carlisle. I asked Bella what she loved about Edward the most and she said his heart. His heart like yours is brave and strong and true. He's trying to be like you. Remember when he killed those people and then came back because he didn't want to hurt you and Esme anymore?"
Esme and Jasper smiled and said "Edward isn't looking for a hero. He is looking for a strong and loving father."
Esme sighed and said "You are absolutely right. Carlisle you are everything and more to this family. You don't have to be a hero to help us. You just have to be yourself."
Carlisle nodded and said "Thank you. I hope that we can return here soon when Edward heart wins this fight."
Esme sighed and said "You just have to believe that he'll make the right choice. Time can handle the rest."
Trust in your son he's more then he seems. Like you he can run. Like you he has dreams. Have faith in yourself and faith in him to. He will always have a hero. He will always have you.
When Edward came home that night tears burned is his eyes that he wished that he cry. Esme watched with a breaking heart. Alice sighed and said "Edward will get through this. He has dreams of love just like the rest of us. He can run just as fast as Carlisle maybe faster. No matter what Carlisle will always be his hero. That's why Edward will always have hero. He will always have this family no matter what."