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Later that afternoon Jasper and Alice were laying snuggled in each other's arms on the bed when they heard the sound of laughter out in the front yard. Alice got up and walked over to the window and she started giggling as she turned back to Jasper.
"We have to go down," she grinned. "They are playing football."
"You can't play!" Jasper said instantly.
"No, but you can," Alice smirked. "And I can watch. Esme is sitting watching with Nessie. It looks like they are having so much fun."
"Okay, let's go down then," Jasper smiled and got off the bed.
They walked downstairs hand in hand and when they walked outside Esme looked at them and smiled and patted the seat beside her. Alice walked over and sat down with her and Nessie and Jasper went over to join the game. The game went on for a while and then Rosalie and Bella walked over to join Esme and Alice and left the men to the game.
"Alice, I was thinking," Rosalie smiled as she sat down beside her sister. "We should throw you a baby shower. We didn't get to do that with Bella but it would be so much fun."
"A baby shower?" Alice asked, not completely sure what Rosalie meant.
"Humans do it when one of them is pregnant," Rosalie explained. "You invite your friends and we have an afternoon of fun and you get gifts for the baby."
"Of course, a baby shower is definitely for Alice," Bella laughed. "You'll be the centre of attention for the day and get heaps of presents."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Alice frowned. "Are you trying to say I need to be the centre of attention and get presents?"
"Oh Alice, I didn't mean it like that," Bella sighed.
"Alice, what is it?" Jasper said behind them and they realised he had rushed over to them.
"It's nothing Jazz," Alice smiled weakly at him.
"You're upset," Jasper frowned. "Or is it the baby?"
"No, the baby is fine Jazz," Alice assured him as she rested her hand on her stomach softly. "I just overreacted to something Bella said, that's all. Everything is fine."
"What did she say?" Jasper demanded as he glared at Bella.
"Jazz, it isn't important, really," Alice sighed. "Go back to your game."
"Don't upset her Bella," Jasper growled threateningly and turned and walked back to the game, looking back over his shoulder at Alice a few times as he walked.
"I'm sorry Alice, I didn't mean it like that," Bella sighed. "All I meant was you love a good party and normally someone else is the centre of attention. It's about time it was your turn."
"But who would we invite?" Alice asked. "My circle of friends is sitting here right now."
"You have other friends," Bella smiled.
"We could invite Charlotte," Rosalie suggested. "And Tanya and the others from Alaska."
"And I'm sure Sue Clearwater would like to come," Esme added. "Maybe Leah too."
"Oh yeah I can see that happening," Alice laughed sarcastically. "Leah still hates us, she just puts up with us."
"But she'll love a good party," Bella grinned.
"Let us do this for you Alice?" Esme begged. "Please?"
"Yes," Alice nodded. "It does sound like it could be fun."
"Great," Rosalie grinned. "I'll organise the invitations tonight. This is going to be the best baby shower ever!"
"I don't know about that," Alice laughed.
"I do," Rosalie giggled as she threw her arms around Alice. "Nothing but the best for my sister. We are going to spoil you rotten." Alice laughed as she snuggled into Rosalie and she glanced over and noticed Jasper was watching them, a happy smile on his face.
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After the men tired of the football game they walked over and sat down with the women and as the sun began to set the family just relaxed and enjoyed some quiet time together. They watched the sun set as they chatted lightly and Emmett was trying to talk Jasper into a wrestling match when Carlisle suddenly went rigid beside them.
"Carlisle?" Esme frowned.
"Vampire approaching," Carlisle whispered. "Edward?"
"He's looking for our family," Edward hissed in a low voice. "I can't tell by his thoughts who he is or why he is looking for us."
"Alice, get inside," Jasper growled as he jumped to his feet defensively in front of her.
"It may not be a threat Jazz," Alice murmured.
"Do you know that for sure?" Jasper demanded.
"Well no," Alice sighed.
"You haven't seen this visitor coming?" Rosalie asked.
"I haven't seen a thing since I conceived this baby," Alice mumbled in frustration. "I think its blocking my sight like Renesmee did."
"Of course," Bella nodded.
"He's here," Emmett hissed and the four men instantly moved in front of the women as a man stepped through the trees.
He was a similar size to Jasper with short black hair and the deep red eyes of traditional vampires. He stopped when he saw them and appeared to be startled and Jasper felt a wave of fear and uncertainty coming from him.
"Who are you and what can we do for you?" Carlisle asked, his voice not welcoming but not challenging either.
"My name is Oliver," the man replied as he looked around the group before turning his stare to Carlisle. "I am looking for the Cullen family."
"You have found them," Carlisle nodded. "We are the Cullens. Why are you searching for us?"
"I can see the future," Oliver explained. "I saw that people I needed to find are part of your family."
"You see the future?" Carlisle asked and glanced at Alice in amusement.
"Which people?" Jasper demanded as he stepped forward protectively.
"Yes I see the future," Olivier nodded. "At least, I think that's what it is. It's a little strange to be honest."
"Who are you here to see?" Jasper demanded again.
"Alice," Oliver answered as he turned his gaze to the women and for the first time his eyes locked with Alice's.
"What do you want with Alice?" Jasper growled as he stepped between Oliver and Alice.
"That is between myself and Alice," Oliver said bravely.
"I'm making it between you and me," Jasper snarled.
"Look Jasper, I know you are protective of her but I will not harm her," Oliver sighed and Jasper frowned.
"How do you know my name?" Jasper demanded.
"I know a lot about you all," Oliver admitted. "You've all been a large part of the visions I have ever since I was turned."
"How long ago was that?" Carlisle asked.
"I was turned in 1935," Oliver shrugged. "I don't keep track of the years so I'm not really sure."
"That's over sixty five years," Esme gasped.
"Something like that," Oliver shrugged again.
"And you have been looking for us for that long?" Carlisle asked.
"Well Jasper and Alice I have," Oliver nodded. "I didn't see the rest of you for the first few years."
"Why only us?" Jasper asked, his stance still protective but he was looking at the man with interest.
"I'm sorry, I am not being disrespectful but this is a conversation that Alice needs to be an integral part of," Oliver murmured, his eyes once again moving to look at Alice.
"You can talk to me," Alice said as she got to her feet and moved to Jasper's side. "Jasper won't harm you." She placed her hand on Jasper's arm in a silent warning and turned her eyes to look at the man in front of them.
"Do you remember who I am?" Oliver asked and Edward suddenly let out a gasp.
"No, have we met before?" Alice asked.
"I'm not sure," Oliver admitted.
"I think you better tell Alice who you are," Edward said quickly as he stepped up to the other side of Alice protectively and his movements caused Jasper to put his arm around Alice's shoulders and glare at Oliver.
"Your name is Alice Cullen now," Oliver sighed. "But when you were human your name was Mary Alice Brandon. Am I right?"
"How do you know that?" Alice gasped.
"Did you know Alice when she was human?" Jasper demanded.
"Not that I remember," Oliver admitted. "But you were Mary Alice Brandon?"
"Yes I was," Alice nodded.
"My full name is Oliver Brandon," Oliver told her.
"Were you related to Alice?" Jasper asked, picking up on the same last name.
"Yes I was," Oliver nodded, his eyes locked on Alice. She looked back at him and her eyes suddenly narrowed as she took a good look at him and she suddenly let out a gasp.
"Oh my God," she whispered as her hands went to her mouth. "It can't be."
"You know who I am?" Oliver asked with a smile.
"I don't remember you but my heart knows," Alice nodded her eyes wide as she stepped away from Jasper and towards Oliver. She stretched her hand out slightly and then pulled it back and Jasper could feel a myriad of emotions rush from her.
"You are pregnant," Oliver gasped suddenly as he glanced at her swollen stomach. "I saw that but I couldn't understand how that could happen. I didn't think our kind could have children."
"Jazz and I are a first," Alice smiled. "It's kind of an experiment."
"I saw your pain about not being able to have children with Jasper," Oliver nodded. "I'm glad you got what you wanted. When I first saw this was going to happen I hoped it was for real. You deserve it."
"You see the future?" Alice whispered. "You have the same gift as me."
"I suspected that from things I have seen," Oliver nodded.
"And your visions led you to me?" Alice asked.
"You were the first person I saw once I was changed," Oliver answered. "And I saw Jasper too. I've been searching for you ever since."
"Oh you poor thing," Alice gasped. "You've been alone that long."
"It's worth it now," Oliver grinned.
"I didn't know," Alice whispered as she took another step towards him and she held her arms out tentatively. "May I?"
"Yes," Oliver said huskily, his voice full of emotion. Alice choked back a sob as she closed the distance between them and flung her arms around him and pulled him into her arms. He wrapped his own arms around her and the rest of the family watched in confusion as they hugged.
"Who are you?" Jasper demanded, unable to stand seeing this other man touching his wife any longer.
"Jazz, Oliver isn't a threat," Alice whispered as she pulled out of the hug and turned to look at her husband.
"I'm Alice's son," Oliver added as he glanced down at Alice and she smiled happily back at him, unable to believe he had somehow found his way home to her.
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I have posted an outtake story to give a bit more background on Oliver. If you want to read it its called Searching for Alice.
