A/N: This story is just a chance to extend your stay in Forks or wherever else the storyline goes. It picks up in November of New Moon. It will start out with Charlie's POV (I just loved movie Charlie!) and then switch over to Bella's POV and then back to Charlie's POV.
It is an "instead" type of story based on an alternate scenario that ran through my head. Mostly, it gave me a chance to address some questions I had while reading the Saga, perhaps some of the same questions you had. I'm Team Edward, and I'm definitely not a fan of a conceited teenager who refers to Bella as "honey." But if you are a fan of Jacob Black, knick-knack-patty-whack, stick around, because I just might throw that dog a bone!
Special thanks to **Lori** for proofing this and providing feedback. I'm not sold yet on the title, so it might be changed at some point.
Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer, and I appreciate her allowing the fans to toy with the ideas her books have inspired. I've read some wonderful stories by the fans!!!
WHEN THE FOG LIFTS
PROLOGUE
"So what about that for you?" Charlie asked.
"Hmmm?" I replied, having half missed what he said.
"College, Bells. Now that you've partially resurfaced from your funk, are you going to start applying to college? You are going."
I suddenly felt my spirit withering away--of all things for Charlie to bring up at this moment. I was handling the conversation about the Cullens and Edward just fine, but I couldn't think that far into the future without being reminded of the past or the current state of limbo I was in---I had plans at this exact moment, but not for college.
"Dad, I'm going to need a little more time to get my bearings before I can make a decision like college, but after today, I do look forward to every and any father-daughter road trips to visit schools, okay? Can we leave it at that?"
Charlie grinned, unaware that I just completely played him. I knew I was taking advantage of the circumstance. In order to get what I wanted, to see him, I would have to lie and continue to take advantage.
As much as I loved Charlie, the thought of finding Edward was just more important. I had two weeks to convince Charlie that I was better.