Time is a great healer

by Louisa taylor

"I had never given much thought to how I would die when I was human but dying for the one I had loved seemed a good way to die. Now I am a vampire, it seemed as though I had got my wish but in granting my wish. Edward had taken my father and my mother from me in one foul swoop but it led me to being with Data and creating our daughter Renesmee. Now I have closure.

4. Chapter 4

Chapter 3

Charlie Swan meets Picard

"Jacob said this was necessary" My dad asked both me and Data after jacob had left the diner. "It was but the public story is more for bella's sake" Data explained.

"I don't want to know the specifics, hell, I am just happy that bella is happy with you." Dad turned to me "You know I had trouble, you bein' with edward. He controlled your decisions and you weren't so confident any more." i smiled sadly "The past doesn't matter dad, What Edward did led to this, besides I would not change any of it or have any regrets"

Data's hand grabbed mine as he shot me a real smile. "There is somethin' about you, Data, you smie with your eyes and Bella lights up like a christmas tree." I chuckled lightly as I agreed. "You haven't seen me in sunlight yet dad. It is sonethin' else entirely. jacob kinda thinks it's cool and freaky at the same time." Charlie laughed loudly at my comment.

"We are kindred spirits, charlie" I nodded at Data encouraging him to continue "She helped me through a rough patch, i won't give you exact details but in 2395 I was violated like she was." Dad's eyes widened then he put his hand on data's shoulder with a sad smile.

"The Borg" Data's breathing stopped "It's okay, really, that is what's so special about Bells, she has always helped. When she wasn't working at Newton's, she was at the homeless shelter, always giving, always willing to see the best in everyone."

"Yes" Data whispered "She is like the light in my darkness"

"I can't thank you enough for giving life to this beautiful person, Charlie"

"Dad" I asked "Would you like to come to the ship?"

"Seriously?" my dad's eyes crinkled as he smiled "Dad, when was the last time you took a vacation?" I asked seriously