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Chapter 1: Routine

It's been seven months since I retained my happiness. Every day was blissful. Nessie's first birthday was days away, she already looked like the most beautiful smallest 5 years old that ever existed. It was so easy being happy now; I couldn't completely wrap my mind around it, knowing that this was my life now and forever. I must have done something right in my human life to deserving all this joy.

It was a nice Saturday of autumn in Forks, the sun shone weakly in the middle of the sky, covered in thin white clouds almost entirely. The trees wore a lovely shade of yellow, red and orange. Nessie and I went about our routine for the day, driving over to visit Charlie. This time Alice had joined us as well, taking Edward's place.

It was much easier seeing Charlie now, my eyes have lost every trace of crimson, taking shades of gold, as the rest of the Cullens. At first Charlie was surprised to see my new eyes, after I decided it was time to lose the contacts. I could see a bit of horror, but then he pulled his need-know-only grimace, and dropped it. He made things a lot easier for me, and I was grateful for that.

As we pulled in front of my old house, I could see Charlie averting the curtain, peeking momentarily through the window. Nessie saw that too, and she smiled hugely in Alice's arms at the passenger's seat, excited to see her grandfather obviously eager to their usual meeting. I could hear a low chuckle from inside the house.

We got out of the car, as we closed the doors the heavy steps from inside were pacing quickly to the door, swinging in open.

"Alice," Charlie said, grinning at her. "What a nice surprise to see you here." He was delighted to see her, I predicted that much. Even though the situation was rather strange for him this past year, he still adored her very openly.

"Hi Charlie!" she chimed, flashing a stunning smile.

Alice bent over to place Nessie on the ground so the little one could run over to her grandpa's arms. He scooped her up kissed her cheek. She threw her hand around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder. He looked just as much as ecstatic as she was to see her again.

"Hey there, pretty baby. I missed you." He almost crooned. She raised her head and answered with a dazzling smile, decorated with two adorable dimples. Renesmee was still not talking much around Charlie, even though she already seemed the appropriate age to talk for a while and Charlie already made peace with the fact she was no normal child. Her way of communication made it almost unnecessary to speak aloud most of the time, and she preferred her way.

"How are you doing Bells? Where's Edward?" he asked, his voice was a bit concerned. Edward rarely skipped those Saturday visits to Forks. I couldn't be happier, the way Charlie actually came to like Edward completely. Seeing Edward's face so obvious in his lovely little grandchild whom he loved so much probably had something to do with that.

"Everything is fine, dad. He went hiking with Jasper." I answered him with a casual smile as I walked alongside Alice towards the living room. He made his usual face of need-know-only. "Where's Sue?"

"Down at La Push, she'll be here by dinner."

I was very pleased with the way Sue took care of Charlie, he also seemed to be looking happier with her around. I couldn't ask for more.

Alice danced her way to the sofa, sitting next to Charlie. I followed and sat in the armchair. Charlie was investigating Alice, what was she doing these days, how was Jasper. Alice answered each of his questions and looked like she was having fun. I looked absent mindedly at the TV. As always, there was some game on. As I listened to the light conversation I tried to think of Nessie's upcoming birthday, what would be the best way to celebrate it.

There was the possibility of making a big production out of it, invite the friends she made a few months ago, when the situation was not so pleasant. She would be thrilled to see the Denalis, maybe even Zafrina will come. But thinking back at the unpleasant time, I realized it might not be appropriate just yet. Tanya's family was still mourning Irina's death.

Maybe a smaller party, with close friends and family, was a better choice. Outside, if the weather allowed it. I should check with Alice. We could invite the packs, though Sam's would probably decline. Seth, Embry and Quil were likely to be happy to join, especially if a BBQ was involved. Leah would pass on that, I was sure. We could also invite Billy and Sue; Ness had already won them both over a long time ago.

Alice will be thrilled to organize the party. She would go out of her way again, of course, but she would be happy. Rose would love to play dress up with Nessie and do her hair. I will probably have very little to do.

Alice snapped her head in my direction, a bit too swift for a human, though Charlie didn't seem to notice. When I saw her glowing smile and wide eyes I realize I had already decided. She was already seeing the preparations. I smiled back at her and a low laugh escaped my lips. She was so easy to please, and it made me happy to be able to do that.

My laughter had been too low for Charlie to hear, but Renesmee heard it clearly. She immediately turned her head in my direction with a questioning, amused look on her marvelous face. I just winked at her, but she didn't seem satisfied with that, but she was mature enough to drop it for now.

"Is there anything special you would like for your birthday, baby?" Charlie caught my attentions as he spoke the words lovingly to Renesmee. What should we get her, indeed? I couldn't think of anything, she had everything she wanted. I would have to talk to Edward about it.

To my surprise, Renesmee nodded enthusiastically. What was there that she wanted and she didn't already have? Why didn't she ask for it already?

"Tell grandpa." He said warmly. Almost smug to point the relation he had to her, she was a part of him. Nessie paused for a fraction of a second and a glowing smile spread slowly across her face.

"Go fishing." She said in her low, soft, soprano voice. Charlie was delighted to hear her voice, she so rarely used it. And it was beautiful. But even more, her actual answer had made Charlie ecstatic. Nessie wanted to go fishing with him, which made sense. Whenever Charlie went fishing her thoughts were always focused on his absence. She was interested in what he was doing without her, and she wanted on it too, apparently.

I chuckled more audibly this time, and Charlie turned his face to look at me. I nodded once, still wearing a smile. It would be nice for Charlie to have some quality time with her; I would never be able to give Charlie a grandson to share his hobbies with, so it pleased me that Nessie was interested in his interests. It makes him happy, and her as well. Maybe Jacob and Billy could join them, make a whole production of the even. There will be nothing to worry about with Jacob there. And it would give Edward and me some extra alone time…

He turned his head back to Nessie. "Then we'll go fishing." He said with a huge smile. I was surprised he was able to speak clearly; he looked like he would burst into millions of brilliant pieces of confetti at any moment.