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Reminders

"Jake, Charlie and Sue are here." I heard Rachel say outside my door. I was sitting on my bed day-dreaming of Nessie. She's almost full-grown, and she just started her freshman year of high school. The Cullens moved to Seattle four years ago, knowing that they would have to move soon. I tried to go with them, but Edward said it would be best if I stayed here, for the time being.

Right. Have you tried going a long time without seeing your imprint? I know I see her every weekend, but still.

I sighed and stood up, heading to our small dining room. Dad was next to Rachel, who sat next to Paul. Paul lived here now, and he was looking for a home of his own now that him and Rachel are married and expecting their first born. Charlie and Sue were sitting next to each other, hand in hand. They have been married for two years now, and they were still beaming with love.

"So, Sue, how's Charles doing?" I asked, sitting in the only chair left. Charles was her and Charlie's one year old son.

Sue smiled. "He's good. The babysitter is watching him. She's very good."

"What's her name? I might want to use her in the near future." Rachel said, patting her 6 month old tummy.

"Jessica Stanley, but this is a temporary job for her. She's earning money so that her and Mike Newton can have a wedding that can compare to Bella and Edward's." Sue laughed.

Charlie rolled his eyes. "Maybe I should call up Alice. She might be able to help them."

Just then, the stove dinged, meaning that the steak was done. And there was a lot of steak. Paul and I both have two, while everyone else has one. The sound of forks hitting the plates was getting old, so I was thankful Charlie started up a new conversation.

"So, Jake, how's business going?" He asked.

"Things are starting to pick up. I guess the flyer idea you had worked." I smiled, remembering the first day Embry, Quil and I opened the garage. We called it JEQ's Repair. It was pronounced in one word, not the three letter acronym.

"Well, that's really good. I hope Embry and Quil are good workers." Sue said, waving her fork. "If they aren't, just send them in my direction."

Paul snorted. "Quil and Embry just goof around. I took the Chevy up there and Jake was the one doing all the work."

"Paul, the Chevy only needed one tire put on. That's a one man job." I said, shaking my head. "But other than that, they are pretty good workers."

"If someone was still here, I bet that he would be working there." Sue said, sighing. She hasn't gone over the fact that her son, Seth, has moved all the way up to Alaska. He imprinted on Tanya. Apparently he never got a good look at her at Edward and Bella's wedding, and we don't imprint in our wolf form. Tanya seemed to mind at first, but then the imprint told her to go on anyway.

I shook my head. "Sue, want me to ask him to come down here?" I asked, glancing on Charlie.

"That's it. If you are talking about that wolf nonsense, I'm going to go to the bathroom." He stood up, and headed down the hall.

"Will you?" Sue asked. "Tell him his dear old mom misses him."

Paul laughed. "We should have a bonfire for when he shows up. You know, like the good ol' times." He eyed me.

"I dunno if Sam would be willing to let me go to a council meeting. I'm not in that pack anymore." I said, pushing my plate aside. I had finished it easy.

"Dude, have you not heard?" Paul said, snickering. "Sam gave up his wolf. That means I'm the alpha now."

I laughed. "Okay, where's the punchline?"

Paul shook his head. "I'm afraid it's the truth. But don't worry, I'll give it up soon. As will Jared, who is thinking about giving it up next year."

"So, Collin or Brady will become the Alpha." Just four years ago they were the babies of the pack. "Huh."

"Yeah. And Collin might hold it for awhile." Paul said, finishing his steak too.

Charlie returned and we decided to talk about the Mariners, which led to a whole discussion of sports.

"Did you hear about Manny Ramirez?" Paul asked. "Who would've thought it."

Paul went onto different sports topics throughout the night, including the soccer player that had a seizure on the field. The doorbell rang as we were watching the Mariners game. I went to answer it.

"Well, if it isn't the almighty Alpha." Leah said. "I need to speak with you." She said, and I turned to Rachel and dad.

"I'll catch you guys in a minute." I said, and we headed outside. Leah was quiet behind me, until we stopped in the woods. "Okay, Leah, speak up."

"It's so frustrating!" She growled.

"What's so frustrating?"

"Imprinting." She whispered, and she looked up at me.

My eyes almost fell out of my sockets. "Leah, are you serious? Well, congratulations. How is imprint difficult?"

"It's not that imprinting is difficult, it's just the person I imprinted on." She crossed her arms.

"What, is it a leech?" I asked, snorting. "I guess you are your brother's sister."

"No it's not a leech. Think about it. Someone I loved knows him." She said, glaring at me.

I stared at her. "Okay, I'm lost."

"So, I decided I should go and see Emily. I mean, just because she's married to Sam doesn't mean I can't be friends with her, right?" She sighed. "Then Sam came in, holding their son."

"Really?" I asked. "You imprinted on Levi?"

"Yeah. I guess that's why I loved Sam so much. I only loved the seed he was carrying." She sighed again. "I wonder how Sam's going to take this."

"He wanted you to imprint, Leah, you know that. He might be a little pissed that it's his kid, but hey, at least he can't phase on you." I smiled.

She widened her eyes. "You've got to be kidding me."

"Nope. And Paul is now the alpha." I said, causing Leah to laugh.

"I feel sorry for them." She said. "I mean, you are a pain in the butt, but Paul is a major pain all over."

"That's so kind of you Leah." I said, throwing a punch in her shoulder. She grabbed my arm, and twisted it behind my back, making it useless for me to break away.

"Never do that again."

"Leah, I swear to god, if you don't let go." I said, trying to break free.

She snorted. "What will you do?"

I laughed, and then turned my head a fraction of an inch. "Let go." I said, using the tone of the Alpha.

"Damn it." She muttered when she let go. "Anyway, Seth is out running wolf now. Thought you'd want to talk to him."

"I will." I said, taking my shirt off. "I have to talk to him for your mom anyway." I waved and then ran deeper into the forest, phasing on the fly.

Jakey boy! I heard Seth think. Bout time the Alpha got here. Quil and Embry were getting on my nerves.

Hey now. At least we work with Jake. Embry thought.

Embry, Quil, phase out. I need to talk to Seth.

No problemo, jefe. Embry thought. He was dating a Spanish chick, but he didn't have it go too far, in case he imprinted later on.

If you need me, I'll be over at Claire's. Quil thought and I felt him leave, with Embry following.

So, what's so important that you need to talk to me?

Have the Denali's heard anything from the Cullens?

Dunno. Tanya hasn't mentioned anything. Why?

I sighed. I'm getting anxious. I want to know how her first day went. I was also afraid that Nessie might see some other guy.

Dude, don't worry about it. Nessie is made for you. She'll choose you…in the long run.

You know how to make a guy feel better. Anyway, your mom wants you to come home. I replayed the scene in my mind.

I hate how she gets all maternal. Fine. I'll come next week. You don't mind if I bring Tanya though?

No I don't. But Paul might. I felt a faint shimmer in the air, but no thoughts behind it. Hang on. I pushed my thoughts toward the new wolf. Paul, is that you? I had to direct my thoughts in order for him to hear me.

Yeah, it's me. Find any leech scent?

No, Seth wants to know if he can bring Tanya to the bonfire.

No problem with me. Tell him I said, hi, leech lover. He snickered in his mind.

I stopped pushing my thoughts toward him, and returned to my conversation with Seth. Paul says it's okay. He also said 'hi, leech lover.'

Isn't that such a nice thing for Paul to say? So what, is he the alpha now? Sam stepped down?

No, Sam gave up his wolf. And your sister imprinted on Levi.

Seth snickered. Wow. All this time she was grieving over Sam and all she wanted was the fruit of his loins.

I'm heading to the shop. See you next week.

Aye, aye captain. Tanya, Kate and Garrett just went hunting. I hear them approaching now. He's showing me pictures of Alaska, snow everywhere. Tanya emerged from the forest, with Kate and Garrett behind her.

"Seth, anyone talking to you?" She asked, and I saw through his mind. He dipped his head up and down. "Tell whoever it is I said hi. And hurry up, Seth. I'm lonely."

I shook my head. Did not want to hear that. I reached the garage and phased. I looked at the building, remembering the deal that gave it to me.

~*~*~*~Flashback~*~*~*~

"Jake, if you stay in La Push, I'll buy you a building for a garage." Edward had said.

"But I want to stay with you guys."

"You will, just not right now. Please do this, for Nessie."

I sighed. "For Nessie."

~*~*~*~End Flashback~*~*~*~

Boy, was that a dumb mistake.

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A/N: I had this idea, and I needed to write it down. Props to Kendall for coming up with the title of the overall story.

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