When we heard the knocking on the door, we didn't have to ask who it was. Carlisle welcomed him in as he has for many years. There is small talk, and then, Jacob comes to talk to Ness or me, usually not Edward.
"I should played earlier musicals." Edward grumbled.
"What, like "On my Own" from Les Mis or"Kids" from Bye Bye Birdie or"Somewhere" from West Side Story or "You'll never walk alone" from Carousel or maybe "Old Man River" from Showboat. Remember I've seen them all. That's a Mom thing, remember?" Edward just pouted his lips. "Why don't you think of happy songs? "Climb Every Mountain," "Defying Gravity," "Put on your Sunday shoes," or something like that? Geez…."
Again Edward grumbled, but Jacob came in the room. One of the things Edward liked about me was my old soul as my mother calls it. Not many seventeen year olds could tell "Clair de Lune" or recognize most of his music collection. As Jacob walked into the room in order to avoid awkwardness, I shielded Edward, so Jacob could tell us how he feels instead of Edward already knowing it. And he knew it. "Are you…"
"For your own good."
Jacob's face scrunched at our little conversation, but he cleared his voice, "I know you know what I'm about to ask. I know Alice has seen it, and probably is working on details already, but I want to do things right. Edward, I know you don't come this time in matters of dating. I researched a little to know how life was for you, and it's totally different…way different." Edward seemed to relax a little, and I could tell he was impressed with Jacob.
"Edward, I know imprinting was never in your time. There are no courtships or supervised visits or family visits before asking for a hand in marriage, but in a way, it has been. Ness loves both of you so much, and she wants to make you happy. I know the courtship thing didn't work for Rosalie, but…through circumstances, I have had a bond since the beginning. For most of her life, she was watched like a hawk, especially Rosalie to make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong. And family, we've got both of them swept into this since Bella met you.
"Your daughter is the most precious thing in my life. I have protected and will continue to protect her until I die. She is my best friend and greatest confidant. She's my rock when I need her and it's the same the other way around. I'm not taking her away from here. Our children will be different with our genetic make-up, but they will be raised here with both families watching over them. I know with her lifespan that she will outlive me, but each day together is one more day I have with her. So…may I have your blessing if I asked Renesmee to marry me?"
Jake knew my response. If I could cry, I would be bawling right now. Edward was stone-faced, probably one of the best poker faces I've seen from him. "Jacob, I appreciate you learning about my past. It shows you respect me, but also the entire Cullen family. At first when you imprinted on Ness, one, I thought Bella was dead, I had a newborn to deal with alone, and your pack wanted to kill Ness. I was shocked not really angry. In fact, watching Bella's reaction was worth the wait." I punched him in the arm. He laughed. "You see, I can't see Renesmee with anyone, but you. It's always been you. It would be a pleasure to have you as my son-in-law."
Jacob jumped up and hugged us both, but Edward had more to say, "I want you to promise me not to give me any crap about being Dad or Daddy—the old man."
Jacob smiled, "But that's the fun part. Guess I have to stick with Rosalie…"
Edward hugged him. "That will be fine."
Jacob bounced as if he was on a trampoline. "I hope everything goes well with Seth."
"What do you mean?"
"He means that Seth is asking Samantha's parents if he could marry her." Damn, the shield wore off. "They-the two of them-want a double wedding, because they have done everything else together so why-"
Before Edward could finish his sentence, Alice flew in. "I AM SO HAPPY!" She hugged Jacob. She held him at arm's length, "I already have some ideas…"
"Shocker…" Edward smirked.
"I..we will make this wedding one of a kind, because it will be awesome. When are you going to ask them?"
"Most likely next week when the girls come down for our monthly get together. We haven't finalized any details."
Alice was lost in thought or in a vision. "We have to plan for September or October for next year, so if a human touches us, it won't be shocking to feel coldness. There's something…it's fuzzy…I am seeing images come in and come out."
Jacob smiled and hugged her again. "I've got to meet up with Seth!" He kissed my cheek and Alice's, and then he shook Edward's hand, "Thank you, again." Edward nodded, but I think he heard the snide comment. "You said I can't call you those names. Doesn't mean I can't think them?" With that, he left before Edward went after him.
Alice started to grab the rest of the family to tell the news. Edward shook his head as if saying "Here we go again."
"See..even Alice had a positive song, "Something's Coming." Edward rolled his eyes and joined the rest of the family talking about our future son-in-law.
