I walked down the sidewalk in Seattle. My flight landed about an hour ago and ever since then, I have been wandering the streets, enjoying the sunlight for the first time since I left Washington. It was snowing and the wind was down to a minimum. I really loved how the snow sparkles from the sun, but I had to admit that snow sparkling via the moon was much more pretty. Then again, maybe I am being biased.

I walked to the corner of Martin and Third when I spotted a small café. I smiled at the thought of a hot coffee and entered the building. I ordered my coffee and took a seat at the back of the store against the wall. I took a sip and closed my eyes as the hot cream, sugar, and coffee spread through out my cold body. I had to admit that I was enjoying myself for the first time in a long time. Funny how that small cup of coffee with two creams and two sugars could make me happier than I had been in a while. Then again, karma has a way of messing with your life.

I fell into a sweet bliss of comfort when I heard a gasp behind me. My dhampir training had me alert immediately and ready for action. I spun around in my seat to scout of the danger, but when I did, I realized that I was the only one in danger. Standing in front of me, were Alice and Jasper Cullen.

"Bella!" Alice squealed. Her bell-like voice and he use of my human name was like a splash of cold water on my face. I stood up just in time for Alice to fling herself at me.

"Alice?" I whispered. I wrapped my arms around her tiny body and hung on. I could not believe that she was here.

"I knew that you were here!" Alice said matter-of-factly. Of course she knew.

"Why are you here?" I asked. Alice pulled back and looked at me with a look of confusion.

"I'm here to see my sister. Jasper just tagged along. I should have asked that question to you." Her face got serious for a moment, "Where have you been?"

I looked over at Jasper and then down at the floor. I knew that I was going to have to tell them about my life in Montana and then at Court. Looking around the café, I knew that I couldn't explain here. Jasper seemed to notice my unease. Oh yeah, the emotion thing.

"Alice, let's take Bella back to the house and let her explain in a more…private area," he suggested. After he spoke, a wave of calmness flowed over and through me.

"Esme is going to love seeing you! Everyone has missed you like crazy! Even Rosalie!" Alice rambled as she led me out of the café and out to her bright yellow Porsche. Edward must have made good on his promise that he made to her while I was still with them.

"God Alice! I've missed you too," I laughed, "but my arm is going to be torn off if you don't let go!" Sure I was surprised that I was seeing Alice and Jasper again, and even nervous that I was about to see my old family, but I was scared shitless about seeing Edward again.

"Sorry, but I'm so excited to see you again!" Alice said while shoving me into the back seat and slamming the door. After she climbed into the driver's seat and started up the car, she looked back at me. "Your taste in clothes hasn't changed much," she grumbled. She turned around and speed off towards Forks.

"Alice, she grew up. She didn't change who she was," Jasper smiled. He placed a hand on her knee as she pressed down on the gas.

I smiled at the familiar gesture between them. Jasper always had a way of loving Alice in the slightest touch. Unfortunately for me, that small touch reminded me of how Edward and Dimitri used to touch me. Jasper's words also made me frown. He had no idea just how much the girl that they knew had changed.

We drove in silence the rest of they way. We stopped at the hotel that my bags were at, and then headed to the house. I looked out the window the entire time and watched the city turn into rugged terrain as we headed towards Forks. I must have dozed off because when I woke up, Alice was driving up the winding driveway that stopped at the garage of my old house.

I sat up and looked out the windshield. The sun was setting, giving off a creepy look to the trees. I smiled at the familiarity to that creepy look. Nighttime in Washington was one of my favorite things, I loved it back in Montana, but it had nothing on Washington.

My thoughts were interrupted when Alice stopped the car in front of a dark house. My old house loomed in front of us like a bad dream. I took a deep breath and opened the door. Jasper smiled at me and walked in front of my and Alice to open the front door. Stepping into the living room, I was glad that no one was home.

"Come on," Alice said from the top of the stairs, "let's go get you settled."

I followed her up the stairs and down the hall to my old room. Alice had set my luggage on the floor by the closet and was opening the curtains, revealing the mountains at the back of the house.

"Thanks Alice," I said.

"Don't mention it. Everyone will be back soon. Their game of football should be over and they'll be heading back. I'll leave you to freshen up," Alice said before dancing out of my room.

I walked over to my carry on bag and took out my hairbrush, toothbrush, and face wash. I went to the small bathroom that was next to my closet and got to work. When I was done, I threw myself onto the bed facedown. I stayed like that until I heard the door open and shut and Emmett, Jasper, and …Edward were laughing and joking.

Time to face the music.

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