Paul's POV
Most of the last ten years have been wonderful. The worst part was watching my baby girls' illness and death. I still think if she would have phased/morphed she would have been able to fight it and overcome but I guess we will never know.
I am so happy to have all the kids in my life and we are so lucky to have everyone's help including the pack, pride, and both families. I never thought I would say this but I am happy Mandy has Jazz and Chris has Alice. They are all perfect for each other and sometimes I wonder if it is not going to be a four way thing when they get older.
Our ninth anniversary is this week and we are on our way to Isle Esme for two weeks to ourselves. We are in the family's smaller plane so we can land it right on the island.
Pam was busy helping Sandy and Nate in Ohio when we left so we had to say goodbye over the phone. Jazz flew and Seth went with them for the trip so Mom came down to help take care of the kids.
When we left for our trip the kids where being well spoiled by Mom, Alice, Rose, and Em. I am sure that when dad and Edward come down during the weekend they will be spoiled even worse. I don't know what he did this time but I know our brother did something because Em said Dad and Eddie stayed behind because dad needed to talk to him.
I know had to do something to get one of dads chats but I kind of feel for him I have only had one and let me tell you it was one of the most humiliating and degrading telling offs I ever had. I will never forget that day. I was pissed because Alice, Jazz, and Seth took Chris, Mandy, and Pam up to the family's place for a week and no one told me.
Flash back
When I found out I blew up at Dawn, and then drove up to their place. When I got there I went off on Pam and Alice. I tried to leave with the kids but dad stopped me. He sent everyone out of the house and calmly told me to go to his office. He knows how to make you squirm. He made me sit there for a long time and when he walked in he went behind his desk and sat steepling his fingers under his chin.
He sat there for a long time just glaring at me. The first words he spoke where "No one makes my girls cry." Then he went back to glaring at me. I did not know what to say so I dropped my eyes to the floor and stayed quiet.
I tried to shrink in my seat all I could do is remember how my parents used to get mad and what they did. The only other person who has ever told me off for my behavior was Sam when I was younger.
"Look at me" he growled. I swallowed hard and took a deep breath as I raised my head. "I have to say you have broken the record you have four of my girls crying at once" he paused "Why?"
I figured he already knew and I was too nervous to talk so I just tried to keep eye contact and make myself as small and quiet as possible.
"Paul answer me why?"
I swallowed again "I'm sorry, I just was pissed no one told me they all left" my voice sounded so small.
"So you think its ok to charge into someone else's house and cause a scene?"
I shook my head
"It sure seems like it"
"I wasn't really thinking."
He chuckled "I figured that out"he sighed"how you are going to fix all of this?"
I shrugged "I don't know" I ran a hand though my hair "I guess I have to apologize to all of them."
"That's a start"
I nodded I did not know what else to say.
The next hours were spent with Dad talking about how I should treat his daughters and granddaughters and all women. I was also told how he never wanted to see me act like I did today. When he could see how upset I was when he was mad he calmed down and we talked some about my past and he assured me no matter how mad he ever got at me he would never hurt me. I think that was the day I finally let him into my heart. Even though it was a bad day it ended in a good note.
End flashback
"Paul, sweetie" I heard my wife calling me. I smiled at her and she asked "Where were you?"
I looked out the windshield of the plane she was flying "I was just thinking about Edward and Dad."
She nodded "yeah I don't know what's going on but I hope it's not as bad as last time."
Dawn's POV
I knew he was not really thinking about what was going on with dad and Edward but rather what happened a couple of years ago when he had a talk with dad. I never found out what happened in that meeting but he has never been the same. I could tell a lot of the guilt and bad memories of what happened when he was younger.
When he came home the next day he was referring to MieMie and Pop as mom and dad and soon so was I. The kids still refer to them as MieMie and Pop. Over the years my mate has went to dad many times and I have seen his temper and depression go down.
"I can't believe he did something to get himself on the bad side again." I was pulled back by his words.
I chuckled "he is used to being the golden child and never getting in trouble because he never did anything wrong. Now he has ways to get into trouble and he sure takes advantage of them."
He chuckled "Yeah" he sighed "that kind of makes it worse at least Em and I are used to me are used to being the trouble makers he's not."
I nodded "Yeah but I hope he eventually evens out. I have always been closer to Jazz and Em but I hope someday I can be close to him too."
"Me too" he sighed "do you think Pam can handle things with the pride when she gets back?" he asked.
"Yeah they all respect her and will follow her and she will have Jazz's help."
He nodded and we flew the rest of the way to the Island in a comfortable silence. Once we landed we unloaded or luggage and carried it to the house.
As I unpacked and put the clothes in away Paul went out and started dinner for us. I don't know what he was cooking but it smelt delicious. As I was finishing up packing Paul called me for dinner?
When I sat down at the table to eat I was shocked it was my favorite dinner. Grilled steak well done baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon butter, and homemade cream corn. "Honey thank you I love you how did you bring all this without me knowing?"
"'I didn't" I frowned "dad called the crew and asked them to stock the house I just asked for your faves" he smiled "you deserve it."
I leaned over and kissed him "you are the best" I said before digging in. I sure hope we can stretch this vacation for a month we both need the time away from everything and need the time together.
