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Edward
"Carlisle," Bella said quietly, "Emmett smokes." She then went on to tell him everything Sophia had told us. He had tears in his own eyes when she finished.
"Thank you, Bella, for telling me." He whispered.
It was silent for a long time. "What do we do?" I asked finally.
"We wait. We do not talk about it at all-"
"Ignore it then?" I interrupted, "Ignoring it will not make it go away, Dad!"
"No, Edward. I was merely thinking we do not alarm Sophia. I will speak to Emmett tonight. He will quit."
"He's a legal adult," I pointed out, "You cannot force him to do anything."
"As long as he lives in my home, he will not smoke." He paused then groaned.
"What?" Bella and I asked.
"I have to speak at a college in Oregon tomorrow. Ill be gone for four days." Understanding what he meant, Edward and I groaned too. We would have to be with Emmett as he went through the first few days of quitting.
The night went on slowly, Bella and I stayed quiet, only speaking when spoken too.
Around nine, Jazz drove Alice home. Soon after they left, Dad cleared his throat, "Sophie, I think its time for bed."
She nodded her head and I picked her up. I then carried her upstairs. Bella followed me up. She was almost asleep by the time we slipped her into her covers.
We each kissed her then started to leave.
"Bella?" Sophie asked.
"Yes, sweetie?"
"Tell Em I'm sorry."
Bella nodded her head, switched off the light and followed me downstairs. We joined my dad on the couch and waited.
Emmett
I pulled into the driveway after dinner with Rose. I had dropped her off at her house on the way back, and then stopped on the way to my house to smoke one last time. I shut my car door and hurried out of the rain into the house.
"I think I should go," Bella said as I walked in. Dad, Edward and her were all on the couch.
"No, Bella. I need you to stay with me." Edward said. She nodded her head.
What were they talking about?
"What's up?" I asked.
Dad took a deep breath, "Emmett, we should talk."
It hit me then, Sophie must have told Bella, who told Edward, who told dad. I felt no anger towards my sister.
"I know," I said finally.
"When was the last time you smoked, son?" He asked me.
Ashamed, I answered. "On the way back from dropping Rose home."
"When did you start?"
"Three months ago." I answered, ashamed.
He nodded his head once, "How often?"
I let my head drop, "As much as possible, usually once a day." Lying wouldn't get me anywhere. "Today, twice."
"Before today, when was the last time you smoked?"
I sighed, "Two days earlier."
"You moron!" Edward suddenly yelled, "You could've hurt her!"
"You don't think I knew that, Edward?" I yelled back, "Well I did!"
Edward was on his feet and right in front of me suddenly. He pushed me into the wall, tears in his eyes, debating whether or not he wanted to hit me.
"Edward, stop." Bella said, standing from the couch, "Please."
His breathing was heavy; he didn't move.
"Edward Mason," Dad warned.
"Hit me, Edward." I told him, "I deserve it. Hit me!" I challenged.
He brought his fist back, and thrust it forward, I didn't try to move; I just shut my eyes.
But I didn't feel anything. I opened my eyes slowly. Bella was holding Edward's arm, and tears were running down his face.
He took a step back, and then crumpled into Bella's arms. She sat down, and he lay in her lap on the floor.
"You will quit, son." Dad said finally.
"I know, I will." I told him.
"I'll get you some nicotine patches tomorrow."
"No," I objected.
"What? They'll slowly wean you off the nicotine." He informed me.
"I know what they do, dad. I'm quitting cold turkey."
He nodded his head, "Ok…if you wish. But I have to tell you, the side effects could be horrible."
"What are they?" I asked, only curious. I was going to do this on my own, I started on my own, and I would stop on my own.
"Nausea, heartburn, sinus congestion, throat irritation and voice hoarseness. Also, dizziness, pains in the legs and arms, numb fingers or toes, weight gain, nightmares, insomnia, and fatigue. Bleeding or sore gums and mouth, as well."
"Ok, that's fine." I answered.
"Headaches and mood swings." He continued, "And that's just a vague list, son."
Bella
It was a good thing we had a week off of school for teacher conferences and workdays. Emmett would be a wreck.
Edward finally stood, pulling me up with him, "I'm driving Bella home now." He announced.
"Goodbye, dear," Carlisle said as he hugged me.
I hugged Emmett and whispered Sophie's apology in his ear and then followed Edward outside.
I climbed inside his Volvo and waited to speak until we were on the main road, "Edward, Ill be over in the morning. Please don't do anything I would try to stop you from."
"Bella, he could've hurt her today."
"I know that, Edward. I'm angry too. But look at it from Em's side now."
"I don't know why he started, Bella! I don't know what he was thinking – I don't think he was thinking!" He yelled.
"Then you cannot judge him," I argued. "Its not fair to him."
Edward was silent for a while, "I'm sorry Bella. I'm being unreasonable."
I shook my head, "Not exactly. Just protective."
The rest of the ride was silent until we pulled up to our apartment.
"Tell Rose what happened," He whispered before kissing me.
I nodded my head and kissed him back. I hurried inside to find Alice and Rose waiting for me.
"Why were you out so late?" Alice asked.
"We thought you were coming right after us." Rose added.
I shook my head slowly, "Rose did you know he smoked?"
Her eyes dropped, and she shook her head.
"That's why I was gone so late, Rose. Edward needed me."
"Who smokes?" Alice asked, annoyed.
"Em." I answered. "I'm sorry Rose."
"Oh," Alice answered, but Rose was quiet. She smiled at me.
"I'm going to bed guys, I have to get there early tomorrow. Do you guys work tomorrow?" I asked.
"Yes," They both sighed.
"Until six for me," Alice told me, "Then Ill be there."
"Seven to seven." Rosalie sighed, but she didn't say she would come. Rose lost her father to lung cancer caused from smoking; she despised cigarettes now.
"Goodnight guys, I love you."
"Love you too." They called after me.
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