The Swan Household

2:45 a.m.

Charlie's POV

My eyes narrowed. I could tell Bella was lying. Her face was flushed, and her breathing was fast. She was such a bad liar. I could always tell when she wasn't truthful. There was no way she could hide anything from me. I knew every aspect of her life, through and through. And I knew she was trying to hide the fact that her boyfriend, the hoodlum, was trying to sneak into her room. And I was positive it wasn't to comfort her from any bad dream.

I didn't think Bella knew he was coming over though, no, Bella, my sweet Bella would never do something like that. It was all Edwin's fault; I knew he would be trouble from the minute this started. It wasn't a good relationship from the beginning. He was probably trying to pressure her into 'taking their relationship to the next level.' I hated that kid.

He choked back a laugh. Who did he think he was to laugh when I'm in the middle of planning to out him to his own parents? Did he think he was above the law?

"Edwin, I can assure you, this is a very serious situation. I can tell that you were trying to take advantage of my Bella, and it was a good thing that Jake happened by when he did."

Bella gasped. "Dad, that is not what-"

"Charlie," Carlisle broke in, "I'm sure that Edward was not in any way going to do anything like that. He's very responsible. He would never attempt anything like that."

Jake snorted. "Yeah right, Cullen is just about as bad as they come, Charlie."

I mentally nodded.

Billy spoke up, "Well Charlie, as you can see obviously Jake wasn't involved in anything amiss, it was in fact a good thing he happened by, so there's nothing you'd want with him, we're just going to go."

Sam got up from the couch. "Yes, we'd love to stay, but the atmosphere is . . . lacking right now. I can barely breathe. We'll deal with Jacob; he shouldn't have come over so late. We'll see you tomorrow."

I went to go open the door for them.

"Wait one second." I heard the punk's voice break in.

Edward's POV

Yes, this is excellent, I'm not in trouble and Edward, I mean Edwin is. Eat that bloodsucker, Charlie hates you. Ha ha, this is great. I guess I just can't do anything wrong in Charlie's eyes. Take that.

I fumed quietly. There was no way he was getting out of this.

"Wait one second." I said coldly.

Charlie turned around and raised an eyebrow. "What else is there Edwin?"

Stupid punk, always trying to be annoying. That's the one thing he always succeeds in. What can he possibly want now?

Carlisle's thoughts broke in. Be care Edward, don't give anything away.

I inclined my head.

You tell him Edwin, Emmett's thoughts shouted; don't let the mutt get away with anything.

Obviously, he had foregone his objective to see me embarrassed, to see the werewolf get his own.

"Jacob only came here tonight to try to seduce Bella." I said quickly.

"Jacob, seduce, that kid has a conscience," unlike some unfeeling ingrates I know, he added in his head, "he would never do anything like that."

"Actually Dad," Bella mumbled, "he did."

"I did not," Jacob said, looking scared now. Good, he should be scared.

"Bella, if you're lying just so Edwin won't get into trouble . . ."

"She's not Charlie, don't you remember, Jacob was in her bed when you walked in on us."

Shoot, how did I miss that? Must have overlooked it when I saw the Cullen kid.

Charlie focused a steely eye on Jacob. "And why were you in Bella's bed?"

"Because . . . I . . . I . . ."

"See," Emmett crowed, "he can't answer, cause he's guilty, guilty as sin."

Jared glared over at Emmett. "Yeah, you would know a lot about sinning, wouldn't you bloo-Cullen." He hastily cut off.

Esme stepped forward, "Now there's no need for hostility. I'm sure this can all be worked out, but there's no need for an audience."

Charlie didn't look objectionable to the idea.

Maybe she's right; she seems like the only sane one in the family, except for the blond one, and Alice of course.

Billy sighed. "Sam, she's right, go ahead home, you can talk to Jacob tomorrow."

I'd better just go along with it, there's no need to antagonize Charlie any more.

Sam stared at Jacob. "Okay, we'll see you tomorrow, Jacob."

He's going to have to do a lot of explaining to us when I see him next. This is inexcusable. Absolutely inexcusable. There's no need to act like a lovesick little boy, if she wants to kill herself, he should just let her become one of them, then we could just finish off the whole group of leeches.

I growled softly.

The pack walked out thedoor

Carlisle gestured for Alice, Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper to go as well.

Emmett groaned. "Oh come on Dad, we never get to see Edwin, I mean Edward," Emmett corrected hastily, after catching my glare, "in trouble, don't deprive me of it, please."

So, I was right, they do baby the miscreant. It's no wonder he acts like he can get away with anything, he can. Well, that's all stopping. He's going to have to pay for his actions now.

Carlisle looked at Emmett, "Go home; we'll ride back with Edward." Then he spoke in vampire speed to Jasper. "I need you to stay outside, and help with Charlie's emotions."

Jasper nodded, and then they left.

It was just Charlie, Jacob, Billy, Bella, Carlisle, Esme, and I left now.

Bella's POV

Well, at least some people have left, so I won't be entirely embarrassed now.

"Bella, now that there's plenty of room, sit beside Edwin, not on him."

I bit my lip; I wanted to rebel against Charlie, but how far should I push him?

"Now, Bella."

Sighing, I moved over to sit beside my angel.

"Edward," Carlisle said, sitting down on the other side of me, "you weren't planning on doing anything wrong tonight, were you?"

"No, absolutely not." He shook his head.

"Well, I believe him Charlie."

"I don't." Jake said, frowning.

"No one asked you Jacob," I said venomously.

"Bella, that's enough." Charlie was really getting into parent mode. "No, I don't believe Edwin, and so because of that Dr. Cullen, I don't think it would be a very good idea for Edwin to continue to see Bella."

"You can't do that to me Charlie."

"Just watch me."

"I'll move out."

"And who will you move in with?"

"Edward," I said firmly.

Jake was immediately prodding Charlie, "You're just going to let her move in with her boyfriend? You would let her do that?"

"I'm not letting you do that Bella."

"You can't stop me."

"You're going to let her talk to you in that way?"

"Shut up Jake," I snarled.

"Bella, be nice, and there is absolutely no way that I am going to let you . . ." he trailed off, and then started up again but was calmer. I smiled to myself, Jasper. "I can understand why you're upset, but I don't think he's good for you."

"He is," I protested.

"He is unhealthy, that's what he is," Jacob put in.

"Stay out of this, mongrel," Edward warned.

"Hey now, there's no need to be calling names."

"I couldn't agree more," Esme said.

I yawned suddenly, my eyes feeling tired. My eyelids were heavy. I fought to keep my eyes open.

Edward put his arm around me. "Charlie, I really think that Bella should go to sleep, it's three o'clock in the morning, could we continue this later?"

Charlie turned purple. "Are you telling me how to handle my own daughter?"

"No, I was just-"

"You were just interfering, that's what you were doing, well, we are done tonight, but just because I say we're done. Bella," I attempted to focus on Charlie, "you are grounded from seeing Edward in this house, or going over to his house, for a week, is that clear?"

"Fine," I mumbled sullenly.

"And Edward, if you're parents will agree with me, I think it would do you good to learn some discipline, I would like you to help me out after school, for a week, at the police station. Sort of a community service thing, if you will." He grinned at that, as if he was imagining Edward in juvenile detention.

Jacob laughed and Charlie turned on him. "Jake, I think you should come too. It'd be good for both of you."

Carlisle nodded, "That's sounds like an acceptable punishment Charlie."

Billy agreed.

"Well, Jake I'll see you on Monday, after school, to start your time," he smiled evilly at Edward, "you too, Edwin."

A/N: Wow that took me a long time to post, sorry about the delay, thank you so much for your dedication to this story and for all of your wonderful reviews. I can't believe I already have 49. Could we maybe try to get 70 before the next chapter? That would seriously make my day if we could. Write in and tell me how you liked it, and what you think should happen on day one of Edward, Jacob, and Bella's punishment.