Esme stood beside the glass windows staring at the fire that lit up the sky painting it in rich reds, oranges, and purples. It was like she was seeing the sunrise for the first time. The earth smelled wet and sweet as the breeze caressed her face like a lover's kiss. Everything was right, calm, peaceful. She never wanted this moment to end, to be here forever would be bliss. But the sun had other ideas as it rose higher in the sky. She turned away. She hadn't noticed Carlisle on the settee.
"What is it love?" He asked coming to her side.
"Everything is fine." She said playing with his collar. "Perfect…too perfect."
"What do you mean?"
"I don't have the gifts Edward or Alice have. I feel like this is the calm before the storm."
"Whatever it is, we'll face it together" Carlisle promised pulling her into his arms, her head on where his still heart remained. His arms gentle around her.
He'd long abandoned using his Herculean strength unless it was truly needed. It was what Esme loved very much about him, the perfect gentleness. Now that Edward had Bella she'd hoped that he would adopt the same mannerisms that Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, and Alice had not.
They stood there a long time until Carlisle could feel the tension in his beloved's body melt away. Trying to give her as much reassurance as he could.
"I love you" He whispered.
"And I you"
Carlisle's phone rang……..