Starting Over

Author's Note: I know that was a very long Chapter but it was just small talk getting to know each other. This Chapter I think I am going to put in Samantha's POV since Carlisle was last. I hope you are enjoying this because I am still thinking of ideas as to where to take this so I'm just going with the flow at this point.

Chapter 7- Recon and Reunion

Samantha's POV

After leaving the hospital Charlie took me home to his house and I headed straight to bed in Bella's old bedroom. I would have to ask Charlie about where Bella was the next day when I find out a bit more about the very sexy and mysterious Dr. Carlisle Cullen. I drifted off to sleep thinking about the golden eyed blonde God I had as my doctor and smiled as I closed my eyes, sure to have nice dreams.

The next morning I woke up to the smell of bacon cooking in the kitchen. "Charlie?" I yelled into the kitchen "In here Sammi!" Charlie called from the kitchen. I walked into the kitchen and was immediately assaulted by the smell of freshly cooked bacon, eggs and coffee. I poured myself a cup of coffee and sat at the table. "It's nice to see you finally figured out how to work the stove, Bear, never thought I'd see the day that YOU cooked" I said with a laugh and like a child Charlie stuck his tongue out and laughed before pulling the remaining bacon from the pan and placing it on a plate. He sat a plate of bacon and over easy eggs in front of me. "You remembered" I said shocked that he remembered how I ate my eggs after so long, "I may be old but I'm not senile" Charlie said with a laugh before placing toast and jelly on the table and sitting across from me with his plate of food. "So what's your plan sis?" he asked, "I am not sure yet Charlie, I know I want to transfer over my credentials but I have no idea where I could possible find a law firm to take me on." I said. "Well I know that the DA's office is looking another Assistant DA if you want me to put in the good word for you" he said and I nodded "That would be great Bear, thanks" I said with a smile taking a bite of the eggs. I have to admit I was starving, after everything that had gone down in the past few days I had neglected to eat properly only filling up on junk food I got at one of the many gas stations on my way to Forks.

"You should really go see Billy, Sammi, he would be hurt that you are back and didn't even call or go see him" Charlie said and I nodded "I know Bear, it's just I know his temper and I am nervous about telling him why I have been missing for so long." I said, "Aww Sammi, he's a lot more understanding than he used to be considering all the shit that Rachel and Jake have put him through the past few years." Charlie said and I raised an eyebrow. Charlie held up his hand and said "That's his story not mine, Sammi. I have my own." he said, "About that, where's Bella?" I asked and he smiled. "She is on Isle Esme with her new husband, Edward, and daughter Renesmee. She got married about a year ago to her high school sweetheart. The doctor you had yesterday, Carlisle, is her father-in-law." he said and I raised an eyebrow "Really?" I asked, "Yeah. Bella had a somewhat rocky relationship with Edward at first but then they got their acts together and got married." Charlie said "There was a point when Bella and Jake were even an item. I know it seems weird to you that your niece and nephew were a thing at one point but…"Charlie said, "I know Bear, it's cool though they aren't really related. I mean YEAH to me but you and Billy aren't related. Ya'll just share a sister. Hey! If it had of worked out though we would all TRULY be family" I said with a laugh and Charlie nodded "I thought I wanted that and GOD KNOWS Jake did but Bella's heart stayed with Edward even after he left her for a few months. In the end, Edward was the better man for her because he makes her happier than I have ever seen her and Jake? He's the best friend she's ever head. I'm glad they have THAT if nothing else." he said and I nodded "I'm glad they have that. So tell me about this Edward character. What's he like?" I asked, "Well Edward's a bit more reserved than Jake by a long shot. He's very loving and protective of Bella, especially while she was pregnant with little Nessie." Charlie said "I have to admit I hated him when he left Bella the day after her birthday but I now know it was for the best. When he came back they were closer than ever and even more in love than before. They got engaged and though it killed Jake, he went to their wedding as a favor to Edward. Edward knew that Bella needed Jake in her life and vice versa so even though they haven't exactly seen eye to eye on a lot of things he invited him and even let them share a dance and some time. It was a happy day for everyone. They went on their honeymoon on Isle Esme, where they live now, which is a little island off the coast of Rio Di Janeiro in Brazil that Carlisle bought for his wife, Esme, a while back. When they came back Bella was pregnant. It was a rough pregnancy and neither Edward nor Jake left her side. After Carlisle delivered little Nessie they moved to Isle Esme and we won't really see them very much but Bells promises to come home soon." he said. "I thought Carlisle was getting ready to get divorced." I said shocked, "Well that I didn't know. I know that things were off between Esme and Carlisle after Nessie was born when Carlisle's friends from Alaska came down but I didn't know they had split up." Charlie said, "Yeah he told me yesterday that he caught her cheating with his friend in Alaska after his friend's wife died. He and his kids left Alaska, and Esme, and came back here right after it happened. He doesn't even wear a ring anymore and so I offered to do his divorce for him after I get my creds transferred over if he needed it because he mentioned needing to get a lawyer." I said and Charlie's eyes grew wide with shock. "Wow! Now THAT'S news, everyone based their relationships on Carlisle and Esme's because of how much in love they seemed but it seems that things aren't always as they seem." he said and I nodded "Tell me about it! So Bear, is there a special misses in your life? I know that you haven't really dated since Renee but I figured sooner or later someone would take you up on your good looks and bubbly personality" I said jokingly and he smiled from ear to ear. "ACTUALLY my dear younger sister I have been spending quite a bit of time with my late friend's widow, Sue. You remember Sue Clearwater don't you?" he asked and I nodded "YEAH! I remember Sue, Harry's wife right?" I asked and he nodded "Well Harry passed away of a heart attack a few years back and Billy and I were there for Sue, Seth and Leah after the fact. Things blossomed between Sue and I after that. We have OFFICIALLY been together for about a year but we have hung out for a long time." he said beaming and I couldn't help but feel great for my big brother for finally moving past that deceitful bitch Renee. I could see the love and happiness etched all over his face as he went on to tell me about Sue and how close he has gotten to Seth and Leah. "Leah was not as understanding as Seth at first because she has suffered her own heartbreak in the past." he said and I raised an eyebrow "Little Leah? What happened?" I asked, "Well do you remember Sam Uley? You are around the same age." he asked and I nodded "Yeah we went to school together on the rez what about him?" I asked remembering Sam from grade school on up. He seemed like an all around great guy. "Well Sam and Leah were engaged to be married when Leah's cousin, Emily, from the Makah reservation came for a visit. In Sam and Emily's defense they didn't mean to hurt Leah. Well Sam and Emily immediately fell in love and Leah ended up hurt. Leah has bounced back since then, she stood as Emily's maid of honor in their wedding and at the reception realized that she and Jake's friend Embry had more in common than she thought. They have been together for almost 2 years now and just recently got engaged. Embry's a bit younger than Leah but they are more in love than any two people I have every seen." he said and I smiled for Leah's happiness.

We sat and talked a while longer before Charlie said that he had to go to the station and I cleaned up from breakfast and did a few other odds and ends around the house before FINALLY getting the courage to get into my car and head to my other big brother's house in La Push.

The driver over to La Push didn't take but 15 minutes from Charlie's house but it seemed longer because I was nervous. I didn't quite know WHY I was nervous because Billy was the one that I spent my ENTIRE childhood with, while Charlie was around A LOT when I was little because of Billy, it was Billy that was there with me and for me 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I missed my big brother terribly and I hate that he hadn't been the first one I called when I left Boston but I knew it would be easier for Charlie to protect me with his badge. I drove up the familiar streets of La Push to the house that held so many memories from my childhood and teen years. I parked out front and sat in the car for a few minutes collecting my thoughts and marveling at how the outside of the house hadn't changed at all in the 10 years since I lived here. Finally getting my nerve I got out of the car and walked up the front steps to the front door. Before I could knock the front door flew open and three big brawny guys, one I recognized instantly as Sam Uley, walked out and almost ran into me. They were all three gorgeous men. "I'm sorry ma'am" one of the three said once he realized he had almost knocked me over.

"It's ok you didn't hurt me." I said and the man smiled "I'm Paul, this is Sam and Jared, what's your name?" he said extending his hand. "I'm Samantha Black, pleased to meet you." I said taking his hand. Paul had a look of shock on his face when I said my name. "Samantha Black? As in Billy's absent sister Samantha?" he asked and I nodded, "Well it is VERY nice to finally meet you, Billy, Jake And Rachel talk about you constantly." he said and I smiled "All good I hope, how do you know my brother?" I asked, "Well Sam is chief of the tribe now and Billy is one of the Elders and we all hang around with Jacob. I, however, have been married to Rachel for the past 3 years." he said with a grin and it was my turn to be shocked "You married my little niece?" I asked and he nodded "Yes ma'am I mean she's not so little anymore" he said with a laugh and I nodded "I know that" I said "It's just…WOW! I've been gone too long!". At that everyone began to laugh. "Sam, I remember you from school." I said "Charlie told me of you and Emily's marriage, congratulations. I know it's late but congratulations all the same" I said and he smile "Thank you Samantha" he said with a smile. "And it is nice to meet you as well Jared" I said and Jared smiled "You too Samantha". Before they turned to leave I asked "Is Billy decent?" and they all nodded "Go on in!" Paul said before they all three left.

I walked into Billy's house and felt a since of peace for the first time in a while being in my old home. "BILLY?"I yelled and then I heard "Who's there?" a voice yelled from the living room "I'll be there in a sec!" he yelled again. A few minutes later my older brother wheeled himself into the front room and into view. He looked up and his jaw dropped. "SAMMI?" he said with a smile and all of the nervous feelings I was feeling earlier seemed to vanish after seeing my brother's beautiful smile. "WOLF!" I squealed befor launching myself at him and hugging him tightly. We held onto each other for a while before finally breaking apart. "Sammi, come on let's go to the den and talk we have a lot to catch up on" he said "I had no clue you were coming back, Charlie never told me" and I hung my head "It's a long story but I just got here last night" I said following Billy into the living room.

"Let's start from the beginning Pea, what's up?" Billy asked calling me by the nickname that he and Mom gave me growing up, Pea was short for Sweet Pea. That's when I told him the same story I told Charlie about my great escape from thee Devil and he sat patiently holding me as I cried. "I'm so proud of you Pea for finally getting away and giving that asshole what he deserves" he said with a smile and gave me one of his signature Billy Black bear hugs. We sat talking a while longer and he filled me in on the fact that Rachel had married Paul and Jacob started his own garage, which was where he was at, and was becoming quite successful. He met a nice girl by the name of Alyssa and they had been together for a little over a year and he loved her deeply. At the end of the day I promised Billy I would be back later in the week to have dinner with him and Jacob and left happy that my brother and I had reconnected.