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Chapter 9 – Are We Going To Make It To Thanksgiving?

"Bella" Edward murmured, but I did not want to wake up. I just curled in closer to him, which caused him to chuckle.

"Love, you have to meet your mom, Esme and Alice soon to head to Port Angeles to do some food shopping" Edward said through his chuckle.

"I no longer want to go" I grumbled, "Tell them I'm sick".

"I can't do that Love, plus, you know you really want to go" Edward murmured.

"I know" I mumbled as I buried my face into his chest, I also don't trust Renee alone with them.

Edward gave me a quick kiss before untangling himself from me; "I better go, Charlie will up soon. I love you and I will see you soon. Have a good shopping trip".

"I love you too" I smiled as he winked and jumped out the window and vanished into the woods before I made it to the window after him.

I changed into jeans and a simple navy blue top and prayed Alice did not scowl at me. I would wear ballet flats, but that is all. We were only good shopping after all. Not all of us liked to live in heels and for some of us, heels are a dangerous weapon. Especially if it rained or snow and things became slippery, I would fall, no question about that.

I could hear Charlie in the bathroom, so I went down to the kitchen to make us some breakfast. I made some scramble eggs, bacon, scrapple, and pancakes. I put our food in the stove to keep it warm as I soaked the pans. I figured it would be nice for us to have breakfast together, since tomorrow Charlie would have to deal with a large crowd. I know a part of him was not looking forward to that.

"Something smells good" Charlie said as he came into the kitchen with his uniform on.

"I made us breakfast and I also made you a lunch" I smiled, "It's in the fridge. I figure it would be better then getting something greasy for lunch".

"Are you spoiling me to soften some blow to come?" Charlie asked.

I smirked and shook my head, "I'm going to be gone shopping and baking and wanted you to have something to eat that was not dipped in grease and tasteless".

Charlie chuckled at me, but kept eating without saying anything.

We are in silence and I really did love the silence. Charlie and I did not have to fill it with meaningless drabble, Renee would need to. Silence is not something she enjoys very much.

We finished our breakfast and we placed the dishes in the sink. Charlie kissed me on top of my head.

"I'll see you later kiddo" Charlie said as he headed out the door to work and I finished washing the dishes.

Charlie was only gone for a moment before there was a knock at my door and I yelled, "Are you seriously knocking Alice?"

"It's polite" Alice smirked as she came in, "Plus you could have been in a passionate kiss with my brother or something".

"We both know he is not here though" I grinned.

Alice shrugged, "Fine, your neighbors were staring at my car and it I just walked right in they would have thought it impolite. I have manners!"

"I know or else Esme would never let you out the door" I giggled.

"So true" Alice agreed, "What time should we pick your mom up?"

"I told her around 11ish, that way she could have time for breakfast and pamper herself and all" I explained, "So we have a little over an hour before we get her at the lodge".

Alice jumped onto the counter grinning, "Your mom is going to quiz me about Edward".

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Typical things that she figures a little sister would know. How many girlfriends has he had? What does he do for fun? How serious is he about you?" Alice explained.

"She already knows it's serious" I frowned.

"Moms will be moms, don't worry about it" Alice said, "Your mom only wants you to be happy and to succeed; she will learn that you have all that with Edward".

"I was kind of hoping she would be supportive, like she was in the books" I said.

"Your mom saw you two interacting and was able to see you two together. She hasn't really met Edward or seen the two of you interacting with each other besides the drive here and dinner. Give her a few days and she will be right as rain" Alice smirked.

"So, who's driving today?" I asked sweetly.

"If you think you with your truck…think again" Alice giggled, "Plus there is four of us going".

"O, that's right" I frowned but then I smiled, "So you can't drive either".

"I know" Alice pouted, "Esme is driving, she should be here any minute actually".

Esme pulled up 20 minutes later in the black Mercedes that I had seen Carlisle drive a few times. I wonder what he took to the hospital today.

"Carlisle and Esme actually have similar cars" Alice explained before I can ask, "She just rarely drives it".

I called Renee to let her know we would be there soon and she said she would meet us out front.

"Do you have a list?" I asked Alice as we drove.

"I have perfect memory, I don't need a list" Alice rolled her eyes.

"If you are going to shop with my mom, you are going to want to have a list or else she will end up confusing you with different ingredients" I explained, "Plus she would think your list in your head is wrong and saying adding this and that will make more sense and to just trust her".

Alice looked at me weird for a moment, "She used to do that a lot with you, didn't she?"

"Yes" I laughed, "So hurry, write a list".

Alice nodded and took a small pad of paper and pen out of her purse and started writing.

We pulled in front of the lodge and Renee waved as she glared at someone, but as soon as she faced us she smiled.. Whoever it was, they were inside and I could not see them. Alice turned to look at me for a moment and frowned, what was that about?

"Hi Mom" I said as she slide into the backseat with me.

"Morning darling" Renee cooed as she gave me a hug and kissed my cheek.

As Esme pulled off towards Port Angeles I had to ask my mom who she was taking to, "Who did you run into at the diner?"

Renee rolled her eyes, "Just someone who went to high school with me when I lived here".

"That can be anyone" I smiled.

Mom frowned for a moment, "I ran into Mrs. Mallory and she had her bad tempered daughter with her. She was whining about Thanksgiving, she's not happy with what they are doing".

"They are working at the soup kitchen in Port Angeles" Alice said from the front seat.

"Really? I would not think her mom would be one to do something like that" Renee murmured, "I guess if it makes you look good in the community that would make sense".

I bit my lip…I really did not want to explain why Lauren and her parents were at the soup kitchen, because that would mean explaining how Lauren has been acting towards me and some of the things she has physically done as well.

"Ms. Mallory got in trouble on Halloween" Esme said.

I stared at her surprised, begging in my head for her to not tell Renee about the bullying.

"That's not a surprise, most teens do" Renee laughed, "We are just fortune to have smart daughters or at least ones scared of the police chief finding something out".

Esme nodded, "True, but most don't get drunk and called 911 about someone breaking into their house and said person taking a shower and singing in the shower. When Charlie arrived with his deputy, they had found that the house had been reorganized in some odd fashion, such as furniture on top of one another and everything out of the kitchen cabinets and staked in random orders and then Charlie finds out that the person in the shower turned out to be, umm, well, umm a special type of doll".

"Are you serious?" Renee asked before she started laughing loudly, "They had a sex doll in their shower?"

"I am sure there is information I am missing, but I do know she tried to blame it on someone else. She tried to say someone was trying to break in and scare them. Charlie handcuffed her and made her and Ms. Stanley spend the night in a cell. He thought it might help them, plus their parents were at a party and not answering their phones and not due home until the next morning. They made a lot of threats towards Charlie and the police department I hear, but in the end….they saw their house, doll included, and has made Ms. Malloy more involved in the community. I do think it is a good thing. From what I have heard she has been a handful at school" Esme explained, "This I heard in the grocery store and I really do hate gossiping. I normally leave it a lone, but most of it has been confirmed by my children. Ms. Malloy mainly keeps quiet at school anyways now".

"You haven't really mentioned her" Renee said looking at me.

I sighed, "Because Lauren is Lauren, and nothing is new with her behavior, just more people seeing it".

Esme gave me a pointed look and I frowned, she did not look pleased.

"Bella" Esme murmured.

"Yes" I whispered.

"It seems you have not been forth coming about Ms. Malloy to your mother" Esme scolded.

Renee stared at for a moment, also frowning now, "Is there something I am missing?"

"Lauren has been a pain until recently, but nothing that bad" I explained as I shot a glare to Esme who was still staring at me through the mirror.

"Really now?" Renee asked, "What exactly has she done?"

"Typical high school behavior really, she has a thing for Edward, always did, but he never gave her the time of day and she was mad that he showed interest in me when I moved here and that he started dating me. Edward has never dated anyone before and she just did like the fact he was suddenly interested in someone that was not her. She would just be mean, say harsh things and all. A few times she tried to get Edward alone because she wanted Jessica to take photos or something. At the Halloween party she and Jessica went looking for him after he locked himself in his room and he had enough and told them to get lost and stop playing games. He was not and will never be interested in loose women. We figured after that they went back to her house to scheme, but had too much to drink" I explained, "Maybe in t heir drunkenness they thought they could blame us for coming into their house for some odd reason".

"Is that everything?" Renee asked.

Before I could answer Alice did, "She put a bruise on her arm after threatening her in the locker room after her birthday".

"WHAT?" Renee shrieked and then glared at me, "Why was I not informed of this? Charlie should have called".

I groaned and laid my head against the back of my seat. Where we there yet? "Charlie thought I would call you maybe. Mom you were in Florida, there was not a lot you could do".

"Bella" Renee said.

"I'm sorry; it was not that big of a deal" I explained quickly, "There was no reason to worry you. Lauren got in trouble and had to apologize and received detention for some time and her parents were informed of her behavior as well".

"It happened on during school hours?" Renee asked softly.

"Yes" I grumbled, "She grabbed my arm because she was mad and felt she needed to get something off her chest".

"You are leaving something out, you are biting your lip" Renee accused.

"She was mad about my necklace" I explained, "It set her off apparently".

"Your necklace?" Renee asked as she lean over to look at it, "Why would she get mad about it?"

"Because it is similar to one Rose and Alice wear, it's the Cullen crest, but has parts of the Swan one added" I said.

My mom lifted it up to look at it closer, "its beautiful" she murmured, "Who gave it to you?"

"Carlisle and Esme" I smiled, "On my birthday".

"You did mentioned they got you're a necklace and Edward gave you a charm bracelet, but I do wish you would have mentioned what kind of necklace. It's very sweet of them to give you something so personal" Renee said looking a little hurt, "I also wish I knew about Lauren".

"I'm sorry for not telling you, I did not want to worry you" I explained, "Lauren got detention and has not really done anything towards me. Then after Halloween she has left us all alone and even Jessica has distant herself from her. Rumor is that her parents put her in anger management. She is just use to getting her way and is learning life is not that simple. She has been spoiled and has social issues".

"You seemed to be glaring at someone Mrs. Dwyer, was it Mrs. Malloy?" Alice asked, I guess trying to get away from the topic, though I think this method was not working. My mom was clearing glaring at Lauren's mom, no idea why though.

"You can call me Renee dear and why do you think I was glaring at anyone?" Renee asked sweetly.

"Because I saw you" Alice chirped.

"Manners" Esme murmured.

Renee smiled, "Mrs. Malloy and I went to school together as you know. She was making chit chat while I waited for you all to arrive. I believe she was looking for gossip, since no one else from here talks to me besides my family. She did know I remarried and that Bella came here to live with Charlie, but she was under the wrong impression as to why".

"I swear I only said I came here on my own accord" I panic, not wanting Renee to think I was saying otherwise, "You wanted to travel, so it makes sense I came here. I was not interest in traveling and also wanted to spend some time with my dad before I went off to college. Though I did say you moved to FL eventually".

"Dear" Renee cooed, "I know you would never gossip, it's not in your nature. My guess is Lauren may has twisted a few things you have mention to your friends at school. It does not surprise me; she is just like her mother".

"What did she say though?" Alice asked as Esme shot her a look. At least Renee was actually distracted.

"She at first thought I married a coach, but when I informed her it was a player, she made a comment she did not know they play until they were that older. I informed her of his real age and she just stared at me. She did say under her breathe she did not think I was a cougar or sugar mama, but hey, baseball must not pay a lot if it is the minor leagues. She then asked why I would send my daughter to this small town to live if I made her abandon her father because I hated it so much. I told her that Bella came here on her own and loves it here as well, especially because of a certain respectful young man. Lauren started whining around that time and you all arrived, I left before I ended up tripping her" Renee smirked, "Lauren's face does make more sense when I mentioned my daughter being happy though. Hopefully her mother can find something out to interest her and her friends at their next tea party".

"O my, that was rude of her to even bring up" Esme frowned, "I tend to avoid some events in town. I want to go to a book club to discuss a book, not match making skills".

"It's ok, I figured coming here, I would run into someone who would have something to say" Renee laughed, "Plus whether I am here or not, they gossip. I just know I have much better things to do with my time then having a single passing thought of them and what they might be doing here when I am in Florida".

"True" Esme frowned, "I'll never understand why people think it is ok to act as if they know something. Making up things or taking wild guesses is such a waste of time. It is also rude and disrespectful. I would hope the teenagers would realize that and not continue the behavior".

Alice nodded, "I agree and if many get involved in areas outside of town they do. I do think some of my classmates will come back here though. Small town life is what they want, not city life, like some of us".

Esme then steered the conversation to the Thanksgiving feast for the rest of the ride. Talking about the things we would need and also how they have donated food to shelters and had already done that this year. Renee was impressed and said it was a wonderful thing that they did for the surrounding communities.

A half hour later we pulled up to the ShopRite and the place was packed, but that was no surprise. A lot of people come here from Forks and other smaller towns came here when they had a large meal to cook. They still went to the local store to get the small things, which we did the other day.

"Do you have a list?" Renee asked.

"If you are here, then yes" I smirked.

"So rude" Renee laughed, "I'll try to be good".

"You will be good…I don't want your odd food left here when you leave" I smiled.

Renee just laughed at me and grabbed a cart.

Alice walked next to me and leaned over to whisper, "This should be an interesting trip".

"What do you see?" I asked, suddenly worried.

"There is no fun in telling, just know it will be interesting" Alice giggled, "I would never send you into the Lion's den".

I'm not sure if I should be worried or not now. I am going to go with worried, because what Alice sees as ok may not be ok to me. At least I know it's not dangerous, hopefully she does too. But, what she thinks is a Lion's den and my opinion of one are two completely different things.

"We should get the turkey first, so we can find a nice one" Esme said.

"Bella said you have 3 sons, shouldn't you get 2?" Renee asked. If she only knew that the only part of the turkey they would like is long gone…..

I wonder if they have even tried a wild turkey on Thanksgiving. I would have to ask Edward later.

Esme nodded, "True, we can get two just in case".

As Esme and Renee walked that way, I wondered what the Cullens were going to be doing with all this food with only 4 people actually eating.

"We'll be donating the food" Alice explained before I could ask, "We normally always buy a lot for the local soup kitchens and already have, as Esme already mentioned. We will be making dinners with the leftovers and sending them over to the food kitchens".

"That's very nice of you" I smiled.

"You may have said that once or twice, but thank you. We know we are fortune and have more money then we will ever be able to spend. It feels nice to give back and we also have several scholarships set up in many areas" Alice grinned, "I know Edward has mentioned before we also donate a lot of money and clothes as well".

We found Esme and Renee by the turkeys…apparently Renee though Esme should get two 12 pound turkeys.

"I really think 1 turkey this size will be alright, my boys will fill themselves with the rest of the food and dessert" Esme explained.

"Mom" I said softly, "A turkey that size will be perfectly find with the rest of the meal. You'll see".

"True" Renee said as she put one of the turkeys back.

We went over to the produce area to load up on herbs, potatoes, carrots, and etc. Alice had turned into some army sergeant with her list…maybe a list was a bad idea after all.

"Bella can you go grab a few boxs of macaroni?" Esme asked.

I nodded and headed down the aisle to grab a few boxes. I had grab 3 and as I reached for the 4th I was interrupted, "Hi Bella".

"Hi Mike" I signed, but turned with a smile. Figures I would run into him while I was alone. If Alice knew, I am going to kick her or well have Edward kick her for me. I really did not want a broken foot.

"Do you need any help?" Mike asked.

"Nah, I got it all" I said.

"So, who are you here with?" Mike asked as I started heading back up the isle.

"My mom, Alice, and Mrs. Cullen" I explained.

"No Edward?" he wondered out loud.

"No, Edward and I do not do everything together" I sighed. Though sometimes I wish we did to avoid incidents like this. Then I frowned, no that would be too weird being together 24/7…I do need some alone time.

"So, ready for the holidays?" Mike asked.

"Yeah, it'll be nice to do some decorating and baking" I said.

"Have you been ice skating here in Port Angeles yet?" he asked.

"No, I am not sure me on something with a sharp edge or something slippery and hard is a good thing really" I laughed.

"You may have fun, plus the hot chocolate is really good" Mike explained.

"I think I am better on flat ground" I forced a smile, really wishing he would drop it.

"We should go sometime" he continued as though he did not hear me.

I kept looking for where I last saw Esme, but she was nowhere to be found, so I walked to where I thought they were heading, "Mike that is not a good idea".

"I won't let you fall" he chuckled.

"That's not why it is a bad idea" I explained.

"Why then?" he asked, truly confused.

"Who else would be going with us?" I asked.

"Why would anyone else being going? It would just be you and me" he said.

"Like a date?" I huffed.

"Yes" he grinned again.

"Mike, I have a boyfriend, one that I am very serious about. You know him, we all go to school together and eat lunch together" I grumbled. Was this boy dense?

"I don't think he would mind" Mike shrugged.

"Would you not be upset if your serious girlfriend was going on a date with someone else?" I hissed, because I was getting annoyed.

"If she was my serious girlfriend of course, but I overheard Lauren and Jessica talking once then you and Edward were not that serious and that is why Jessica still had a crush on him", the last part came out bitter on his part, "They said he was interested in dating around and thought if you did it first he wouldn't feel so bad about it".

I knew that their break up was not as nice as they both make it out to be. I have always thought it was more her then him and I knew it had to do with her hoping Edward was single or at least wanting to pretend he was. The sad part is she did not even know him; she just wanted to have a hot boyfriend and maybe get pregnant. Lauren had said it before, but I am not sure if it was the both of them. Jessica seemed too smart for that though; she really wanted to go to college.

"Mike, I need to go find my family" I sighed, "I will not go on a date and I will never go on a date with you. You are my friend Mike, nothing more. I LOVE Edward and will always and only love him in that sense. I am sorry if you were confused or heard wrong, but you should never believe anything those two say between one another".

"Are you really sure?" Mike asked softly, "one date wouldn't hurt anyone. Edward does not even need to ever know".

"You would think young men would have better manners then to harass a girl in a serious relationship" Renee scolded from behind me, "And then ask her to lie to her boyfriend. I am surprised Edward hasn't try to knock some sense into you".

"Excuse me?" Mike asked confused.

"Hi, I'm Renee Dwyer, Bella's mom…and you are?" Renee said with no nonsense.

"Newton, Mike Newton" Mike replied.

"Mike…I believe my daughter has told you point blankly how she feels. Maybe you need to accept she has no interest and move on" Renee warned, "Bugging her is rude and I bet annoying after a while".

Mike took a deep breathe, "I apologize; I should go find my mom and see if she needs me for anything".

"I believe that is a good idea" Renee glared as Mike turned and walked quickly away.

I raised my eyebrow at her, "What was that about?"

Renee rolled her eyes, "I heard most of your conversation on my way over here to get you since you seemed lost. I should have known his father was Newton, since he does not get the concept of not being interested".

"Is there something I am not aware of?" I asked.

"You are learning that high school is never easy, especially when people are interested in you or the person you are dating. People can be forward or lurking in the shadows, you never know. Some might want to blame it on small towns, but in reality, no matter where you go to high school, there are issues" Renee explained.

"I am guessing Mike's dad was….similar in behavior?" I wondered.

Renee laughed, "So much so it is frightening. Sometimes it's the girl they want and she is a prize to have….they don't know the real her…just the image they have in their head. I am wondering if Mike will end up with his ex, his dad did. Mrs. Newton was his on and off, as he pursued me and others".

"That would describe Jacob" I muttered.

"Jacob?" Renee asked.

"Jacob Black, Billy's son" I said.

"You have not really mentioned him" Renee said as we headed to find Alice and Esme in the baking isle.

"No real reason, but his dad really wants us dating and I think in the beginning Dad was all for the idea" I frowned.

"So Charlie is scared of you dating…but if it is was his best friend's son…it would have been ok? How old is Jacob anyways?" Renee asked.

"I think it was more Billy wanting to pretend they would be family or something. Jacob is younger then me, he is 15 I believe" I explained.

"15!" Renee shook her head, "Your father can not really think you would have anything in common with someone so much younger then you? People say 3 years is nothing, which is very true…when you are older. There is a huge difference between someone when they are 18 and someone when they are 15…if the ages were reversed your father would be holding a rifle to Jacob or probably had already fired a shot in his direction".

I chuckled, "Maybe. Dad is better now though. I believe after really getting to know Edward and his family, he sees things differently. Billy and dad were fighting for a little bit, apparently Billy did not like the fact that dad was no longer on his side or something. I am not really sure. It's weird too, the reservation is so much about culture and beliefs, I thought dating someone outside of their heritage would be a bad thing. I know a lot of girls flirt with the guys when they go to first beach, but they have never actually dated anyone".

"We should go to first beach, I use to like it. Maybe we can make some colorful fire" Renee smiled, I am guessing at some memory.

"I can't, I'm sorry" I frowned. I knew Edward would be upset and even tell me to go with my mom…but I wasn't going to back down. Plus he would worry, he would hide it…but he would worry. He doesn't trust the wolves at all. I also knew I would be harassed, even if my mother was there.

"Why?" Renee asked surprised.

"They hate the Cullens and have banned them due to some old legend. They think Dr. Cullen is a mad scientist or something" I explained.

Renee looked truly amazed, "I would ask if you are joking, but I have a feeling you're not".

"The Cullens don't belong there" A rough voice said behind us, "And it is foolish to let them control you in such a way that you would cause problems with your dad's friendship's AND with you making friends outside of them".

Why is it when I go to a crowded place I have to run into someone that I wish I hadn't?

Renee spun around, annoyance on her face…she really did not like people listening on conversations and commenting on them when it was none of their business…she used to complain about it all the time. She only interrupted with Mike because I am her daughter and in her mind, she has an opinion and a reason to interrupt, "And who are you?"

"Paul" he said, as if that should have told us something.

"Did your mother ever teach you that it is rude to listen to other people's conversations and then feel the need to interrupt said conversation and add nothing of value to it?" Renee said with authority.

"I been taught right from wrong, your thick headed daughter has not" he growled.

"Excuse me?" Renee shrieked quietly, hopefully no attention is being drawn to us, "I have no idea who you are and I can only guess you are from the reservation. How you can be so judgmental about some of the nicest people I have ever met in this town is beyond me and then you want to insult my daughter's intelligence?"

"Your daughter is a fool for dating someone like him" Paul rolled his eyes, as if it was the most obvious thing to say, "He is no good".

"Well from what I have seen and heard of the young man, he has been very respectful and loving towards my daughter. Are you one of Jacob's little friends? Is this some competition thing going on? Why would you think someone of my daughter's maturity would date a child who obviously has childish friends? I will never understand the people in Forks and now I have to wonder what my daughter is dealing when it comes to you all? Now you leave my baby girl alone and tell Jacob to go find a playmate his own age" Renee shook her head, grabbed my arm and led me over to the next aisle where Alice was staring at us wide eye and even traces of fear showing.

She couldn't see and I know not being able to see anything has freaked her out. She must have had her first real taste of it. She would of course be able to hear, but its not the same for her.

"Young man" Paul huffed because heading in the other direction. Then he stopped and turned around, "Maybe one day you will understand people are only trying to protect you and hopefully you realize that before it is too late".

I shook my head and Renee still looked pissed, "Wait till I talk to Charlie, I want to know what is wrong with those kids at the reservation".

I put the boxes of macaroni in the cart and looked back at the way he went, "I'll be back".

"Bella" Alice whispered but I just shook my head and found Paul near the produce. He was just staring at nothing in particular.

"I really hope I don't regret this, but can't you all just please leave me alone? I know more then you think and I am truly happy. You act like I'm a prisoner, when in reality Emily is more a prisoner then me. I love Edward and the rest of the Cullens and they are my family…but my love is free choice. Something your society fails at when it comes to certain members. Please just stop harassing me and just go away" I pleaded.

"You know nothing of my people" Paul growled, he does that a lot apparently.

"I know more then you think and more then I will ever share. Let me live my life and you live yours. Simple as that" I sighed.

"If Billy and Harry would shut up it would be that easy, we are suppose to protect the stupid human child" Paul hissed.

"I'm not leaving my family" I glared at him, "And I want you all to leave me alone".

"You are so stupid, that is why you need so much help" Paul grumbled, "I don't see why you are worth it. Also how dare you call Emily a prisoner, she loves Sam".

"Sam loved Leah…until some magical force made him chose Emily, someone he didn't even know and gave her no choice but to choose him. All for better wolves…sounds like prison to me. Its all about genetics, not love" I huffed, "Stay away from my family and also…Renee will tell Charlie everything that just happened. So you would be the cause of another fight, not me".

"Your mother is as stupid as you are; she left a perfectly good man because she is a child who wanted to go play the field. No wonder they are trying to protect you" Paul chuckled evilly, "You have an horrible example of a mother".

I really wanted to hit him…but I also did not want a broken hand and a pissed off Edward, "Just leave us alone if you can't get along with us. All we want is peace…I thought we all wanted the same thing. Sometimes I wonder about what you all really want".

"Bella" Alice whispered.

She was an aisle over, staying as far from Paul as she could. Her eyes were pleading with me as she motion for me to come over to her.

I started walking away when he sneered, "Run to the danger child" and he left and headed towards and older Native American woman who might have been his mom.

"Bella…don't do that again" Alice scolded, "I don't know how I did it in the books…but I don't like when everything goes black".

"I'm fine and you were here as well. Plus we are in a public place, he was not going to do or say anything that would get us in trouble" I said, 'He just has to use words to be mean".

"Remember, he is the one with the temper. You have to be careful, he is still young" Alice reminded me and I frowned, I did forget that, "Hopefully Edward does not hear about this".

"He has nothing to worry about" I sighed.

"He will worry and then Jasper will tell him to stop" Alice said, "Jasper might have to stop him from wanting to tear Paul apart for insulting your mother".

"It's not like he will find out anyways" I grumbled.

"He will if Renee does not stop talking about it. She is still going off about the rudeness of people, especially rude little teenage boys" Alice smirked.

I frowned again….great…trying to keep Renee quiet was almost impossible, "Renee won't know he insult her, keep that to yourself".

We headed back to where they last were in the baking aisle and saw Esme whispering to Renee.

We grabbed the rest of the stuff that we needed for making some pies and headed to check out. Alice kept watching to make sure we did not run into Paul or any other lost puppy hanging around.

Esme paid for the items, even though Renee argued she should help. Esme just smiled and said we were all helping her cook, that was payment enough. Renee had no idea how much that meant to Esme.

After we arrived home, the boys came out to help bring in the groceries. Edward was staring at me…while Esme and Alice may be able to hide their thoughts; I bet he had a perfect picture of what happen thanks to Renee.

"Edward, what is wrong with your classmates?" Renee asked as she was putting something away in the refrigerator. The other boys left right after getting all the bags in, but not Edward. I knew he wanted to talk to me privately, but I was avoiding it.

"I'm not sure I know what you mean Mrs. Dwyer" Edward murmured.

"Call me Renee" she reminded him, "A Mr. Newton has such a hard time understanding simple English. They do still teach English at your school, correct?"

Edward chuckled, "Yes Renee, they do. Mr. Newton just has a hard time accepting rejection. He was dating a Ms. Stanley but they broke up before the summer. The reasons are numerous, but he has hit on Bella a number of times".

"Kids have no manners" Renee grumbled, "Is there a Paul in your class?

"Not that I know of, what does he look like?" Edward asked.

As Renee described him Edward nodded, "No, those that live on the reservation have their own school. I have heard about him though from my classmates who hang out on the beach and he is a tad older than us, so I do not believe he is even in school anymore. I do know he has a temper and bad attitude though".

"Well he was very rude; I am going to talk to Charlie about him. Kids need better manners" Renee huffed, "Maybe Charlie can talk to one of his friends to knock some sense into them".

"Mom, you really don't need to bother Charlie. He knows there have been issues" I sighed, "He shouldn't have to go running to someone's parent because they are rude. Paul is apparently an adult anyways".

"She is correct Renee and there is little Charlie can do. They are not breaking any laws, just being annoying. The tribe is very close and deep in their background and culture. There is no harm most of the time, they just get a little lost in their traditions and tales that they forget things are not always true in fairy tales" Edward explained

"I'm still going to talk to Charlie. That boy was very rude, no idea why he felt the need to talk to us or well Bella wanted to go apologize or whatever she was doing when she went to find him" Renee frowned.

Edward's eye shot to me and I bit my lip, really did not want him to know that part.

"Would it be ok if I borrowed Bella for a moment?" Edward asked sweetly.

Esme went to speak as she glared at her son, but Renee beat her, "That's fine. We can get all the ingredients ready. Don't take too long" Renee sang and then winked at me.

I shot Renee a glare behind her back and sighed, I guess I can't hide after all. Edward reached for my hand and we headed to the sunroom off the kitchen. It was just a porch before, but Esme thought making it a sun room would mean I could spend time out here with Edward and not freeze or get wet.

"It seems you had a very interesting shopping trip" Edward murmured as the door shut.

"These days, every day is interesting" I chuckled, "If is not one person, it is another".

"While Renee's mind is interesting, I rather hear from you what happen today" Edward said.

I sighed, "Edward it is nothing, really. Renee had a run in with a very nosey Mrs. Malloy at the Inn and then at the store Mike ran into me as I was getting something and was attempting to flirt with me. He was asking me about going ice skating and did not see why it was a big deal for me to go on a date with someone else since he overheard Lauren and Jessica saying we are not as serious as we are. That you wanted to date other people, but were waiting for me to take the first move. Mind you it was a while ago that he heard that. He was being a bit annoying and not understanding the meaning of the word no, but I think it was more to do with the fact that I was alone and he did not see you at the store. It may have been the fact that he really believed what he overheard Jessica and Lauren saying to one another, from who knows how long ago. Then Renee and I were talking about why your family did not go to First Beach and then Paul interrupted us and said you guys were not welcome there. He was making some comments and was becoming rude. After we left I went to find him to ask him to just leave us alone and he was blaming me for the elders arguing or something. He doesn't seem to really care; he is just more annoyed at the elders and all. I may have insulted imprinting as well, but I was annoyed". I will keep the part about him insulting Renee to myself.

"Paul is the most dangerous one" Edward hissed, "Why would you want to go off alone with him?"

"I was not alone long, Alice was watching from a distant and then his mother called him or he walked off, not sure" I explained, "I don't even know if he is wolf yet, but he might be if he knows so much".

"If he is they are going to wonder how you know what imprinting is" Edward frowned, "I don't want to give them anything else to argue about".

"Edward there was no reason to be worried. We know things are not always going to be simple and that we are going to have problems with people and the wolves. I do regret losing my temper though" I frowned.

"Why Love?" Edward asked as he brought me in for a hug.

"I really do want peace in some form between us all. I believe it can benefit us all and I do still want to help Harry if I can. I just feel we are also walking blind since a lot of obstacles are no longer in the way. I have no idea who will end up a wolf or how things might play out since the danger we all feared with Victoria is no longer there. I am glad that the danger is gone, but we don't know as much as we believe we do" I sniffed as he kissed the top of my head.

"O my love, its ok. Whatever happens happens; we just know now how to be more prepared. I also think our biggest worry will always be dealing with the children in our class. I don't think they will continue to be so annoying, but we know to be prepared" Edward assured me, "The wolves are like that annoying fly that never goes away, no matter how off you try to kill it".

Edward and I sat on the porch for a little bit longer before he kissed me softly and said Renee was wondering why we have been out here for so longer. He said he was going to go to his room and head out to hunt some with his brothers and Carlisle. He told me to enjoy my cooking and not to let Renee convince us to let her try a new recipe she had going through her head. It did not sound edible and he did not want me getting sick.

I giggled…I would never let her do that.

Edward gave me another quick kiss as we walked in before heading for the stairs.

"Great, you're back, we can start" Alice cheered.

"So what are we working on now and leaving for tomorrow?" I asked.

"We are going to make 3 pies and then get the cranberries ready for the sauce. The turkey and other sides can be done tomorrow, but we will make sure we have everything ready for tomorrow as well" Alice answered.

"So we are making a pumpkin, sweet potato and apple pie?" I wondered.

"Yep" Alice chirped.

"I really think we should try the recipe I found online" Renee suggested.

"Mom…you showed me that recipe, I don't think so" I rolled my eyes, "It does not sound edible".

Renee pouted, but helped us get the crust started for the pies. She then started slicing the apples while I worked on the sweet potatoes. Esme has gotten can pumpkin for the other pie.

After working for close to 2 hours, we finally placed the pies in the over. I made Renee and I some tea and Alice and Esme said they were going to look for ingredients for cookies. Renee and I headed out to the sun room.

"This is a very beautiful view" Renee murmured.

"It is; I really like sitting out here with Alice" I said.

"Or Edward" Renee snickered.

I giggled, "And Edward".

"You look very happy" Renee said after a few moments of silence as we sipped our tea.

"I am, very happy. I know I was not that excited about coming here, but I am glad that I did. Life is interesting and you never know what you might find, especially when not looking for it" I smiled.

Renee nodded, "I was a little worried at first, but even with the limited amount of time I have seen you two together, there is just something about you two. I watched you earlier and his eyes were so focus on you. It was the same in the restaurant, even when the young girl was flirting with him. You two seem so in sync with one another. The entire time we were with you two yesterday, it was as if he could anticipate your next move. His hand was always ready to hold yours. I'm not sure if that makes sense or I can even really explain it. I am sorry I was a little tough on him though" Renee frowned.

"Mom, its ok, Edward knew you would be a mama bear. He was expecting it, because he knew it is what mom's do. He only wants to impress you actually. He loves me and he just hopes you know that" I explained, "He also figured if he could survive Charlie, maybe you would be a little easier".

Renee laughed loudly, "True, I'm not allowed to carry a gun".

We both dissolved into giggles.

Renee's phone chirped then, "It seems Phil is lonely. I should get back, we do have dinner reservations".

"We can go find Alice and she can drive us home" I smiled, "Then tomorrow we can stuff ourselves with some yummy food".

Renee pulled me into a hug, "I am so proud of you sweetie, I just wanted you to know that".

"I know mom" I murmured as I hugged her back.

Renee went to say goodbye to Esme after she asked Alice if she could give us a ride home. I decided to wait by the front door for them and Edward appeared out of nowhere.

"Hi" I smiled.

"I've miss you love" he pouted.

I giggled, "I know, but you will see me tonight".

"You will need your sleep. You have to get up early to grab Renee so that you two can come here and start cooking early in the morning. Alice has been trying to decide which pair of pajamas she likes the best to wear when you guys arrive" Edward chuckled, "If you are tired, go to bed, and just know I'll be there soon to hold you".

"I know" I nodded, "But you have to give me my good night kiss".

"You always get a good night kiss, even if you do not remember it" Edward smiled, "Though I do like kissing you a lot more when you are awake".

"I like kissing you too when I am awake" I winked at him.

Edward chuckled and then wrapped his arms around my waist. He pulled me close and brought his lips down to mine. I wrapped my hand into his hair and tugged, causing him to moan softly. He pulled back quickly and then gave me one more quick kiss, "Your mom is coming".

"I love you" I said.

"I love you too" he murmured as he glided up the steps.

"You ready?" Renee asked as she came around the corner as Alice smirked at me.

"Yeah, going to get some dinner started for Charlie and then head to bed early since we should get here before 7am to start cooking" I said.

Renee nodded and we headed out the door. Now I can only hope that she does not call Charlie!

ChPOV

When I got home from the station, Bella was already asleep, but she had left me instructions to heat up dinner. I smiled to myself, she was always so thoughtful.

It was early, but she said that she was going to be heading over to the Cullens with Renee early in the morning to start cooking. I really hope Renee is not actually cooking anything. I want to actually be able to eat the food, but I doubt Mrs. Cullen would her mess anything up.

I heated the food as she instructed and went to finish watching Sports Center. Maybe I can catch some highlights from the games today.

Just as I was finishing my lasagna, the phone rang. I hurried to pick it up, so that Bella would not be disturbed.

"Hello" I said gruffly.

"Charlie?" Renee asked.

I sighed, why was she calling? She had to know Bella was asleep "Yes, it's me Renee".

"O good, I caught you before you went to sleep. I know Bella is asleep. I wanted to talk to you about something that happened while we were shopping" Renee said.

"What happen?" I said tensely…Bella would have mentioned if something bad happen, right?

"It was with someone from the reservation, I can't remember his name. Anyways, he was extremely rude to Bella and demeaning, has this been happening for a while?" Renee asked.

I rubbed my hand over my face; I really hoped it was not Jacob. Billy promised me. Though Jacob had no reason to be at a store the day before Thanksgiving, "I'm not sure Renee. Billy's son Jacob had a crush on Bella and Billy was encouraging it until I said something. Jacob is a good kid; I thought they would have fun dating".

"You tried to set your daughter up with someone while she was already dating someone?" Renee shrieked, "Someone years younger than her? If the ages were reversed you would have the boy arrested or shot him dead".

"Look, Bella already laid into me over that fact. Also, I doubt you want to wake the entire town of Forks with your yelling. Billy told me he was going to leave it alone" I explained. She was right, if Bella was 15, any 18 year old coming near her would be shot dead at the door.

"Jacob wasn't the one, Bella mentioned him though. This was a slightly tall boy and he might not be in school or maybe a senior" Renee murmured, "All I know is he was rude and Bella went to follow him to say who knows what. Alice went to fetch her and all I heard her mumbled was some boys have a bad temper and she should not have walked off. Is she safe?"

"There have never been any problems at the reservation, Billy might have just been grumbling about Jacob. They are all very close" I tried to explained.

"Well can you have a talk with him again? I don't like the idea of someone being that rude to her" Renee pleaded, "I don't want people bothering her for no reason".

I sighed again, "I'll try and speak with Billy".

"Thank you Charlie, I'll see you tomorrow" Renee cheered, "Good night".

"Night Renee" I mumbled and hung up.

I got up and grabbed another beer from the fridge and walked outside to the back porch and popped open my beer.

Billy promised me there would no more problems. This is particle my fault, but I did not think it would blow out of proportion like this. I did under estimate Bella and Edward's relationship or maybe I did not want to accept how serious they are. Maybe I thought I knew better or that she was safer with a kid I have watch grow up.

When Bella expressed to me that Jacob's flirting was upsetting her and that she loved Edward, I knew I had to talk to Billy. What I did not expect was for him to be so upset. He told me it would be nice if we were related because our children were married.

I told him it was a nice thought, but I did not want to think of my baby girl getting married anytime soon. I laughed, but he did not. He told it was a mistake to let her keep dating the Cullen boy, that my daughter was going to be hurt and I would lose her forever.

I understood there were some issues between them, mainly on the tribes' behalf. They hated them from day one, even refusing to go the hospital when Dr. Cullen started. While I am concern with her being so serious so young, the Cullen boy has never given me a reason to be worried. He treats her like a princess and Bella is too stubborn anyway that I would not need to worry about a guy trying to make her do something she is not comfortable with.

Billy became angry, acting as if I thought his son was not good enough for my little girl. Telling me how his son was better for her than anyone else and I had to be foolish not to see that. He went on how we could be family and how he thought it was horrible that I did not want the same thing. Not sure why our children had to be married for us to be family. I have always thought of us as brothers in a sense.

I left that day and Billy and I did not talk for some time. I had hoped he would calm down and realize he was being foolish. Jacob is a good kid, but Renee was right about one, if the age difference was reverse I would be pissed.

Plus I also had to accept that Jacob and Bella are completely different. Bella has mentioned college, a lot. I really don't think Jacob will ever leave the area, even if mainly due to his dad and the fact his sisters are not here to help. I also think he is happy here. Bella does like it here, but I know she would be happy somewhere else. She has her eyes on the world and Jacob has his eyes here.

Jacob and Bella are too different to ever be anything. They have nothing in common that I know of, but it would be nice if they could be friends. That would all depend on Billy I guess. I talked to Jacob myself one afternoon and he said he understood that his flirting had to stop, hopefully it does.

I know I am missing something in this equation; I just have no idea what it is.

It would be weird not going to their house for Thanksgiving, but even before the plans with the Cullens came up, I knew there was no way Bella would have went. She has made it clear that she is not going to be going to the reservation because of their hatred towards the Cullens and banning them from First Beach. I knew there was no way I could bring them here, it would have made her uncomfortable and I could not even be certain how Billy would act.

I sighed and went into the kitchen and threw my empty can into the trash bin.

I had such a bad feeling things were only going to get much more complicated. Even though they say teenagers are complicated, I don't think Bella is going to be my issue. I have no idea what is going on with the youth in this town or maybe I never pay attention to the small things until it started to affect me personally.

I rubbed my face again, I needed some sleep. I would have to be at the Cullens in a few hours. I dragged myself upstairs to get ready for bed.

I went and checked on Bella. I would have to accept she is a grown one day…just not today.

I closed her door and went to prepare for bed. Hopefully tomorrow would be peaceful, even if a little awkward for me with Renee and Phil there. A part of me still loves her and I guess it always will.

EPOV

As I came to the house, I could hear and see Charlie on the back porch. He was deep in thought and while most of it was hard to understand I knew enough to know that he was reflecting about decisions concerning Billy and Jacob.

I frowned, but shifted my thoughts as best as I could. He was having a moment and I did not want to invade that. I waited until I saw him get up and head inside.

He made his way upstairs and checked on Bella before heading to his own room. I waited a little longer and once I knew he would not be getting up again, I climbed into her window.

I watched her as she slept and smiled. She looked so beautiful and innocent. She was curled around her pillow, her blanket half off of her. I went and plugged in one of the electric blankets and would wait for it to warm before covering her. It was cold outside and I would only make her colder.

As I watched her, I thought about what I saw in Renee's thoughts and then Esme and Alice also shared theirs later. Newton was starting to bug me. You would think by now it was clear that Bella and I only had eyes for each other, but that child was not taking a hint. I would change that soon and hopefully that would be enough.

Alice let me see what Paul said about Renee and the heart breaking look that Bella had. She wanted to appear strong, but even I could tell she was trying not to cry. I would love to knock his head off, but Jasper and Carlisle told me to cool it. Fighting was not the answer, though sometimes I wish it was. How dare he insult strangers and even start something in the first place. He had no reason hurting my beloved.

The possibility of Bella running into a wolf at a ShopRite in Port Angeles should have next to zero, but I should have known that with her luck it was closer to 100%. Bella mainly wanted him to leave her alone, for them all to leave her alone.

I also know right after it, she regretted it some. She wants so badly for us all to get along and to find some truce. I wanted to be hopefully for her, but I just don't think it is possible. The tribe believes I am dangerous to Bella, but they have no idea how much I love her. I know I would have made a horrible mistake, but it was out of love and fear.

I also know she is worried about Harry, but I am not what we can do about that. With things changing, who knows how long he has. We can't play God, even Carlisle knows that. He wishes he could save everyone, but he knows there are going to be times that he can't. Is Harry has a heart condition already, is there anything we can really do?

We are supposed to be born, live our lives, and then die. Some of us don't get the dying part right, ever.

She worries that if she does not save Harry, if would look like she is wishing him dead, so that Charlie can be happy. We can't even be sure that Sue and Charlie will end up together. There are so many factors that are longer in play and so many more that can be created.

We just don't know anymore and part of me is glad about that. The threats are gone and we can just live. We will deal with the regular high school experience, eventually people will be too scared of who we are to come near us.

I think this is the most human we will ever be able to be. We actually hang out with our classmates. It's a change and a new experience, but I won't miss ignoring the female population and Bella ignoring the male population.

I went and took the warm electric blanket and draped it over her and then added her comfort on top of it. She looked like an angel tucked into her bed.

"Are you going to just keep staring or get in the bed?" Bella sleepily asked.

"How long have you been awake?" I murmured.

"Long enough to know you are staring at me" Bella giggled softly.

I slid into the bed beside her and wrapped brought her close. She automatically curled into me as I played with her hair.

"Sleep love, you have to be up early" I reminded her.

"Do I get my good night kiss?" she smiled.

I kissed her forehead, causing her to giggle again. I really did love that sound. She tapped her lips.

I slowly brought my lips down to her to give her a sweet goodnight kiss, but she wrapped her hands in my hair and pulled lightly. I kissed her harder, my tongue slowly tracing her lips. I then moved to giving her soft kisses on her neck and shoulder blade.

"Sleep love, tomorrow will be a busy one for you" I said softly.

Bella nodded and laid her head on chest and I kissed the top of head.

I would never get tired of her in my arms, for she belonged in them forever.

Let's hope that our Thanksgiving can be peaceful, I have big plans.

A/N

First thing first….ShopRite is a store here on the east coast (I am not sure it is out west yet) and I actually added it as I was editing. When I started this, I did research and saw a Safeway…but I'm boycotting them and did not want them in my story. In short, in my opinion, they disrespected pregnant woman. Search the pregnant woman and her husband arrested over a chicken sandwich and their child put in CPS care as they are handcuffed and arrested. Then go read about the meat worker who was fired after stopping a man who was beating and kicking his 6 months pregnant girlfriend. Safeway stated he should have gotten security…sure lets wait and just pray he does not get a few good kicks into the stomach and kill the baby before security get there. I'm pissed….I was writing in caps on FB last night…yeah…not happy with Safeway.

I am a fan of shoprite, mainly because they do have great deals and they are huge!

Ok, this took forever and I think it is because I knew I had to add Charlie and Edward's POV.

I like the ChPOV and hope you all do as well. I feel it is a look inside his head and it might seem OOC, but who knows.

The EPOV was just short and more for foreshadowing then anything else. It also let people know that Edward has a good idea of what happen at the store.

I am hoping I might get some writing done this weekend, but my surgery is Thursday and I will be on painkillers and antibiotics….so I might just be sleeping my weekend away. I will try and make sure a chapter is out next weekend though.

The next chapter is in two parts. The first part will be Thanksgiving through the eyes of Bella and then Black Friday through Edward's eyes…what does he have up his sleeve? Only he and I know ;)

I'll say this now…Lauren is not really going to be a whole lot of trouble anymore, more whiny then anything else. She knows she is on thin ice and even Edward is not worth that.

Do not fear….we have plenty of other lovely students to annoy our couple. Plus the wolves have been quiet…but they have some noise to be heard.

Also…for all those anonymous reviewers…THIS IS NOT A JACOB FIC…PLEASE MOVE ON. Stop annoying me with your reviews and messages. Jacob is a child, he is 15! No in a way he is not more mature then others his age…he is possessive, annoying, and a bully. I find many flaws in some of the characters from Meyers, Jacob being the biggest one. BUT they are hers and I am looking at things from a social science aspect.

I guess my annoyance comes from how many teenagers think of Jacob from the movies and not the books. Because they made him completely different in my opinion. Also people think of Launter (grown women…he is underage is most of the movies,, ICK!)

Will Jacob ever be a good friend to her? Who knows, I don't even know that. I also do not know who their daughter will pick, why? Because she will be given the chance to see the world and grow up. She will make her own choices. I find imprinting to be horrible. You should have a choice who you love…not be forced to believe you are in love just so you can make better wolves.

Ok, I need to get going. I'm tired and need to get stuff done. Leave some love (hate is not appreciated)

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