Thursday came and went. Friday morning I started school later than Edward. Today I will also see Codi in Psychology, another required course. Maybe I'll see if she needs a lift to see Carlisle. Edward left for school before the sun was up this morning; he goes in early on Fridays to work on the piano. I packed lunch for Jacob andI packed Nessie's daypack. Jacob came through the kitchen door. "Morning Bells, Do you have any OJ in there?" He was face first in the refrigerator, digging out the OJ. "Jake would you go grocery shopping with me this afternoon? I'll pick you up at school, if you don't mind hanging out for twenty minutes until I get out of class. I'll have Edward pick-up Nessie." "I think I can handle having a hot brunette picking me up in a Ferrari in front of the football team during practice in exchange for hanging around an extra twenty minutes." He chugged half the bottle of OJ. "Have you talked to your Dad lately?" "Yeah I talked to him last night, he's doing good. He sounded lonely. I guess Charlie is spending more time with Sue Clearwater and Dad seems like he is a third wheel hanging out with them." Bella looked just a little surprised. "Really, I'm not surprised Charlie is spending more time with Sue in fact I'm really glad he's not alone. I'm just shocked that he & Billy are not spending any time hanging out." Jacob sat down at the table and was eating toast & Cheerios. "Bells, I didn't say they weren't spending any time hanging out, just not as much as they used to."

I wanted to sit down and relax for a second. I really found it ironic that Charlie of all people would do that to Billy especially after how much grief he gave me about balancing my time with friends and Edward. I hope it's just a temporary thing. "How are Seth & Leah handling Charlie being around?" Jacob chuckled, "well you know Leah, Seth seemed to be ok." A wave of unease washed over me, "they're not really serious are they?" The idea of Charlie having an intimate relationship with anyone, creeped me out. "Bella, grow up!" "Jacob it is nothing against Sue believe me. Holy Crow! The idea of Charlie having sex with anyone, yuck!!" Jacob looked at my without any expression almost like he didn't know if he should be mad or laughing; then all of a sudden he cracked a smile and busted up laughing. "Isabella Marie Swan-Cullen you are telling me the idea your Dad might have a sex life creeps you out?" "Yes!I don't want to talk about it anymore." How could he think it would not bother me, any normal person would be bothered by the fact their parents might still be having sex. Who really wants to think that! Jacob was laughing so hard he was crying, "oh god Bells," he started fanning his face, "I can't breathe." "Jacob I am so glad you're amused by my recent mental trauma." "I can't believe you. So what if Charlie is having sex, you should be happy for him that he has that kind of enjoyment in his life. It's not like its unnatural or anything." I sat there in total disbelief some what horrified, "how can I look Sue in the face without losing it. Worse yet how can I look Seth & Leah in the face, what must they think." "Bella, believe me with everything that has happened in the last two years they will be glad if their Mom finds someone who makes her happy. Besides we don't know how serious things are." I just needed to clear my head. Deep breath. Exhale. Deep breath. Exhale. Jacob jumped up from the table and went into Nessie's room she was starting to stir.

I got Nessie dressed and we piled into the car. Nessie was showing Jacob a dream she had last night. She dreamed of her new play house, of learning to draw and write from Rosalie & Esme, and of dancing to Edward's music. She is so happy. As hard as it was, the pain and suffering I went through has faded to make room for all the joy and love she has brought to our lives. We pulled into the drive at Carlisle & Esme's. Everyone had gone hunting except Esme and Alice. They stayed behind for Nessie. They'll leave to hunt as soon as we're gone. She held the front door open for us as we went into the house. "Good morning Nessie," She kissed us each on the cheek as we walked by, including Jacob. "Jacob did you get breakfast yet?" "Yes ma'am, thank you." "Oh Bella, you should see Edward's car Rose has worked so hard on it. She is hoping to have it done tonight." Alice came in & gave me a hug, "Good Morning Bella. Hello Jacob. Good Morning Nessie." She took Nessie from Esme and balanced her on her hip; she then twirled them in circles in the kitchen. Nessie squealed with delight. Jacob & I needed to get going. "Edward will be picking up Nessie this afternoon, Jake & I will be grocery shopping." Alice chimed in, "oooh sounds like fun Bella." I hugged & kissed Nessie as we left.

We pulled up in front of the high school so I could drop Jacob off. The girls that were standing in front of the school saw Jacob get out of the car and the look of shock on their faces, priceless. It reminded me of Lauren and her crappy attitude when she found out Edward and I were an item. I could see them all posturing in hopes Jacob would take notice of one of them; he strolled by like they were not even there. They then turned on each other when he was out of sight; arguing about who got first dibbs. Sad. I got to school and made it to class with five minutes to spare. Codi flew through the door just as class started. "Hey Bell, did I miss anything?" I smiled & shook my head, "she just started." The professor started her power point outlining the criteria for our next paper the handout circulated through the room. I jotted down some notes but not about the assignment. It was my shopping list, the nonfood items I knew we needed. Laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish soap, bleach, and shampoo. I would get groceries for Jacob as well. I glanced up and watched the professor for a bit. I then glanced over at Codi; she was concentrating on taking notes. I looked back at the clock, how could Edward keep putting himself through this over and over? Alternating between High School and College. After we get through this we decided we are going to take a break from school and do some traveling. We want to go back to Isle Esme, if Esme approves of course after what happened last time. Our Honeymoon was cut too short. My phone vibrated a text message. "I love you."Good timing must be on the same brain wave this morning. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath and disappeared to my happy place for a moment.

After class I stopped Codi to see if she needed a ride to see Carlisle, "are you sure you don't mind?" "Not at all, when do you need to go?" "Dr. Cullen just said to stop by after my last class, he would work me in he said it would be just a coupe of minutes to check." "Ok, so when and where is your last class?" "I get out at 1:25 usually and it is in Humanities. I'm taking a drawing class as an elective." "Ok, so I'll be there at 1:20. Here is my cell number if anything changes, ok?" Codi smiled, "thanks Bella, can I treat you to a late lunch or coffee or something for helping me out so much? Please?" "I can't today I have to pick up a friend and we're going grocery shopping. I will take a rain check if that is ok." "That's cool I'll see you after art then."

My next class was one of my favorites for this semester, Creative Writing. The professor would talk for the first thirty minutes the next hour was ours. We would get something to write about; then we sat down to write about it. She then went from student to student and looked at their assignment as we worked on it. The first assignment was tough. We had to write about something that scared us. I decided to write about the day in the woods when Edward left. Not only did it devastate me emotionally but it truly scared me. I thought I had lost my only true love, that I would never be happy again. I of course had to come up with a different reason to explain his leaving. My professor read it & she must have enjoyed it. After she handed it back, she asked me how long it took me to get through it, I just smiled and told her we were married last summer. I shutter to think what would happen if Edward ever read it. I would kill him to read my pain; it pained him so much seeing me through Jacob's eyes. Today we were writing about what it would be like to go to the zoo if you're blind. I have to describe in detail everything I would hear, feel and smell. This should be fun. I close my eyes took a deep breath and tried to put myself in that moment. Occasionally opening my eyes, jotting down a note or two on paper. When I felt I was done I took the notes and put them together in sentences. It took me every bit of class to make notes and put them together. I will have to finish the assignment at home.

I found parking spot by the Humanities department, I was about thirty minutes early but that was ok. I found a spot under a tree and powered up my laptop. I was finishing up my writing assignment when I heard Codi coming toward me. I saved off the assignment. "Hi Codi, I'm finishing up I'll be ready to go here in a second." She sat in the grass next to me. "What were you working on?" "My Writing assignment, I have to write to explain what it is like to go to the zoo if you are totally blind." "Wow, I would have to really think about that." As we walked back to the car Codi started asking about me, "If you don't mind me asking, where did you come here from?" "Forks" "Where is Forks?" "Washington, the rainiest place in the United States." "How long have you and Edward been together?" "We started dating in High School, we've been married almost a year." "How about you?" "I grew up in Rome." "Italy?" "No, Georgia," she chuckled to herself, "It's a bad joke I know. I have two younger brothers, Luke and Randy. Luke is a junior and Randy is a sophomore in High School." We pulled into the parking lot at Carlisle's office. "Bella, you don't have to stay. I can catch the bus home." In a small way I was glad to get going so I can get Jake & hit the store before we go home, but I enjoyed Codi's company. "Codi I really don't mind staying." She opened the door and got out of the car, "I'm good Bella. I know you have some stuff to do. If you want to study or hang out this weekend, just give me a call. I don't have anything planned except study." "Oh, ok I'll have to see if we have plans or anything but I'd like to hang out. I don't have your number though." "I'll text it to you. I'll talk to you later Bella" "Bye, I'll see you later."

When I got to the High School Jacob was just walking out of the building. "Hey Bella, I thought you were going to be late." "My last errand didn't take as long as I thought." Off to the grocery store. "Hey Bells, you're not planning on getting too much are you?" Crap, I hadn't thought of that. With Jacob's seat all the way back, and both of our back packs behind my seat there was only room for maybe one bag of groceries. "I guess not, crap. I hate grocery shopping on the weekends."