Chapter Three, Billy Black

Chloe. I woke up in the morning around six. She was still asleep though. After around seven she finally woke up. I smiled when I heard her and rushed into her room.

Before Chloe had woken I was in only room of the house that didn't have anything. I guessed I could turn it into a office I mean Chloe's room was big enough if she wanted to play with and stuff but I wasn't sure. I didn't work around very much. I still had to get a job to.

I was hopeful though. I knew I would be okay.

I played with Chloe for a little bit and then got her ready for the day. When I changed her it was about eight. I got her into a pink dress with a flower on the front and put her into a pair of flats that I knew were her favorite.

When she was all done I attached her to my hip and went to get her breakfast. Before I could feed her though the door rang. I didn't need to look through the window or anything to already know that it was Jared.

I opened the door to see him standing there but not alone. Paul Lahote was with him. He analyzed me up and down and then Chloe. Suddenly he just grinned at me.

"Well if it isn't Miranda Cameron, in the flesh."

I rolled my eyes, "If it isn't Paul Lahote."

Paul took this chance to step up so we were face to face. He kissed my forehead then and wrapped his arms around me. "I missed you Miranda."

I couldn't help but laugh now. "I missed you too. How have you been?" I asked stepping into the house and then gesturing for him and Jared to come on in.

They did and walked into the kitchen. I could see Jared had bags in his hands. I wasn't sure why I didn't notice them before. He spoke then obviously seeing that I was confused. "Mom had me bring them. Food and stuff until you go shopping." I nodded.

"I've been good anyway," Paul said smirking before sitting down. "And I would be even better if I could have my breakfast now."

"Why couldn't you before?"

"Because your mom said we had to wait till we got here. She gave me very pacific orders and I'm smart enough to follow them." I couldn't help but laugh then.

"Well it's smart that you listened to her. How about this you boys eat and I go take my shower but Jared do you mind feeding Chloe?" I asked nodding my head towards her untouched food.

Jared nodded and smiled excited before putting down the bags on the table -which at the same time Paul decided to look into to see what to eat was there- and take Chloe from me. I smiled and headed off to the bathroom.

I took a good ten minute shower before hurrying into my bedroom. My hair was dripping but it was fine. I changed quickly. Ripped blue skinny jeans, a V-neck white shirt with a white scarf and black flip flops that had a flower on them.

When I was done I put my hair to the side and added a black flower clip in that I thought looked nice. I looked at myself in the mirror on my dresser and smiled before exiting my room.

I heard Jared and Paul talking quietly. I thought about eavesdropping for a minute but knew that most likely I would get caught. That's what usually happened before when I tried it would end with either Paul or Jared saying, 'Now you came come out Miranda,' I would be able to see the smirks on there face even if I wasn't looking and would be able to see the smiles on there faces. Of course they never did finish what they were actually talking about until I was gone.

"So," I said walking in. I was glad Jared had gotten Chloe to finish her breakfast. That was a good thing. Paul and Jared weren't eating either. I sat down across from them so I had a good eye of both of them before looking in the bag.

Yes. I was glad they left me something to eat. I was hungry. I quickly ate some eggs, bacon and toast. Jared and Paul finished the rest of what I didn't want before all three of us were in full conversation.

"What should we do today?" I wondered.

Paul spoke this time, seriously. "Well there's something we have to do."

"Oh it's okay. We can all hang out later," I said understanding.

Jared shook his head. I guessed that I had missed something. "When he said 'we' he meant all four of us. It's not something we can avoid either we have to do it."

"And what's that?" I wondered raising a eyebrow.

"We have to go see Billy Black." Paul smiled.

I looked at Jared. "I told you last night that I would go and see him. Don't you think it will be a little weird though showing up unannounced."

"Nope." Paul and Jared said together.

I smiled then. Old habits die hard.

"Well we can go later," I smiled hoping that they would listen to me. I knew I had to see Billy but didn't think of what I would actually say to him when I got there.

"Stop trying to hold it off," Paul said looking at me. "It's not going to hurt, let's jut go. You'll be fine! And so will Chloe. So let's just get in your car and go."

I knew I wasn't getting out of this one, great.

"Alright fine, let's go." I finally said giving up. I guess it was better to just get things done and over with.

I took Chloe into my arms and kissed her forehead. Paul was the first one out of the house then Jared. I just had to make sure I had my Chloe's baby bag, keys and cell phone then I would be okay. When I was sure I locked the house door.

I put Chloe into her car seat in the back. I laughed when I saw Jared making funny faces at her. He was a amazing Uncle. Paul was sitting in the passenger seat and looking out the window. It was a quite drive to Billy's house except the sound of Chloe's giggling.

When I pulled up to the Black's house I looked at Paul and he nodded getting out. By the time I was out so was Jared with Chloe in his hands and the baby bag slung over his shoulder like a messenger bag.

I turned to see Paul knocking on the door. This was all so fast. I wasn't sure if this was the right thing to do I mean what if Billy didn't even recognize me? What if he hated me? What if he took Chloe from me? No that was over the line, I knew him well enough to know he wouldn't take her from me.

I thought about running for a minute. I took in deep breath's though. I could do this. It was just Billy right? Gosh what if Jake was here. No he wasn't. I hoped.

The door opened and it revealed Billy Black. Paul walked right in followed by Jared who held the door open for me. Billy just looked at Chloe.

"I've missed you Miranda."

Wow. That's not what I was expecting. I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. This was a good start. I smiled and leaned down kissing Billy's cheek quickly.

"I've missed you too Billy. So much."

"Ah, I think this is something we should discuss inside. Come in."

I smiled and walked into the house. I heard Billy close the door and then wheel himself into the living room. Jared was going to help him but he gestured for him to go away which cause me to laugh.

Billy got himself into his seat and I sat right across from him. I sat Chloe on my lap. I noticed that she was gazing at Billy and he met her gaze smiling and waving at her.

Before I could actually speak though Paul and Jared stood. "We'll see you two later."

"Where are you going?" I wondered.

"We have to go talk to Sam about something. Relax we'll see you later."

"But-," I couldn't really object because Jared just kissed my forehead and Paul gave me a hug. They waved then and left the house laughing. Billy was shaking his head smirking.

"I have some explaining to do," I said shyly sitting back down.

"So it seems you do. I have a grandchild?" Billy asked.

I nodded. "Yes. I'm sorry I didn't tell you and before you might get mad Jake doesn't know. I just-," Billy stopped me before I could continue.

"Miranda it's okay. Your back now. I understand that what happened before cause you to leave and what not but it's really not my business. All that matter's is your back with your daughter."

"I have no clue why I was so nervous to come over here," I said shaking my head.

"I don't know either," Billy laughed.

I remembered how easy Billy was to talk to now. It was like talking to your best friend when you talked to him or maybe even easier to talk to him. He was so understanding. Even at times when you didn't deserve it. Like now, I didn't deserve it but he was being so, so caring and nice and loving to Chloe and I.

I stood up and walked over to Billy holding Chloe. I lowered myself so that he was eye to eye with her. "Billy this is Chloe. Your granddaughter. Would you like to hold her?"

Billy nodded. It looked like there were tears in his eyes. I handed Chloe over to him and he took her willingly saying, "Hi Chloe. I'm your grandad Billy."

Chloe gave Billy her best grin which caused me to laugh.

I walked back over to my seat and just watched. It was perfect. Why was I worried again? I had no idea. After awhile Billy asked a question that I knew I would have to answer soon.

"When are you going to tell Jacob?"

I rubbed my head. "I don't know. I mean I know that I have to eventually but I already know what's going to happen."

"And what's that?"

"We're going to fight. Well not literally but in the arguing sense we are. And it's not going to be pretty. I know that we will."

"That's probably true but maybe he will try to understand."

"I doubt that. He'll probably say I tried to hide his own daughter from him which I wasn't."

Billy nodded understanding. "I think you should tell him today. The sooner the less angrier he might be. Eventually Jake will get over it, I hope."

"What if he doesn't?" I wondered seriously.

"Then I don't know."

"I don't mean to put you in a weird position but it's been killing me and I have to know-." I was about to finish but Billy spoke.

"It's complicated," he said.

"What's complicated?"

"You were going to ask if Jake was with Bella."

I smirked. "How did you know?"

"I was just wondering when you would ask."

"Are you trying to spare my feelings? I can tell your holding back on something."

"Well he's in love with her you see. But her boyfriend came back. And it's just a very big complicated situation. He's hurting."

"Where is he now?" I couldn't help but wonder.

"Over Bella's house right now. Had some things to take care of," Billy was now serious. You could hear it in his tone and see it on his face.

"When will he back?"

"He shouldn't be back until later."

I nodded. "Anyway this is my first grandchild and only one so far. I would like to spend time with her, if that's okay. I know your parents would want to ask well."

I nodded. "Don't worry Billy. Of course you can spend time with Chloe. I wouldn't want things any other way."

Billy smiled at me again, "Thank you."

Over the next couple of hours Billy played with Chloe. I went into the kitchen and looked for something to make us to eat when it came near lunch time. I found some pasta and eventually found pasta sauce. I made Spaghetti.

Billy held Chloe as she ate the food that was in her baby bag for her and at the same time ate his. He had a lot of practice with this sort of thing and I knew that he knew what he was doing.

When it was near four I decided it was time to go.

Really I didn't care about staying but I was too much of a chicken to run into Jake right now. I would soon but not today.

As I slung Chloe's bag over my shoulder Billy handed her to me. I attached her to my hip and kissed Billy on the cheek. He was now back in his wheelchair.

He wheeled me to the front door and gave me a goodbye. I promised to see him later. Just as I was about to turn to leave he gasped.

"What's wrong?"

He nodded towards the door. There was a car. And two people inside of it. And I recognized the first person in the drivers seat even though he had changed in way it seemed.

The man I had loved so much and to this day still did:

Jacob Ephraim Black.

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