When Jacob and I had gone to Sam's house to tell him the news of Alice leaving, the pack welcomed me like I was part of the family. Quil even hugged me, and only Paul looked angry.

When Jake told Sam, Sam looked happy, and I had a fresh round of doubts. I flopped down into a chair and put my head in my hands. What was I thinking? Was my mind really made...Edward. I could have seen him, touched him, been with him...was I really right to throw all that away in one second of insanity? The hole in my chest threatened to tear open again, but Jacob came and put him arm around me, with so much concern, and I realized I had made the right decision, and I wouldn't doubt that...I wouldn't doubt Jacob.

I lifted my head and listened to the pack banter like siblings, so comfortable with each other, so...happy. Jake looked so happy as he threw his fork at Jared for revenge for something he had said. He looked down at me, his eyes so full of love I couldn't stand it...even more than Edward's...before he left. I could think about it so easily now, as if in making up my mind not to go with Alice had finally gotten me over him. Of course I hoped he didn't die. And Alice...I loved her, still. Of course.

Jake's arm tightened around me, and I realized they were talking about the vampires...the Cullens.

"I'm glad she left, but..." Sam was saying. He looked at me sideways. "But we don't know if they're going to come back."

"No. They won't." Jacob spoke like he didn't really believe it, but he badly wanted it to be true.

"Yes, but still..." Sam was so cautious, so careful.

"Relax, Sam." They were in the mood for celebrating, not worrying.


A/N: Short chapter, I know. But I'm posting the next one right away! Please review, I have no idea if this is any good and I would love to make it better...with your suggestions! Wow. I sound like a cheesy commercial. Well then. Thanks!

Five minutes later: OMG! I am SO MAD!!! At myself, mostly. I can't believe I was such an idiot. Ok, so I copyed the WHOLE OTHER CHAPTER then I copyed something OVER it. Like ctrl+c? Yeah. So nevermind, I will NOT be posting the next chapter right away, because I don't HAVE it anymore. If anyone has any way to get something back that you copyed over, well...PLEASE review to this story or send me a message, because I am...grr!! I'm not sure I can even remember it all!! Ahh!!!