EPOLOGE
Carlisle puts his arm around Jades shoulders and says "Come on Angel. Lets go rally up the others. Jade leaves with Carlisle in search of the others who had gathered in the living room.
Emma runs over and hugs Jade, which Jade returned.
Jasper asks "Are ya ok little darlin? You were a while" concerned about his little sister.
Jade smiles and replies "I'm fine Jazz" touched by her brothers concern.
Carlisle says "It took longer because Jade received 8 shots." The others gasp at the large number.
Emmett at hearing this says "Whoa. That rough lil sis. You ok, did you cry?" concerned about Jade.
"Emmett!" Esme reprimanded firmly.
Emmett says "Sorry. I was worried about Jade".
Carlisle smiles warmly at Emmett and Jasper then says "Thank you both for being so concerned about your sister. She's fine, oh and no Emmett Jade didn't cry. She even watched me give her all her shots".
Carlisle laughs at the shocked look on his children's faces and says "Come on you guys. I thought, I promised to take you guys out for ice cream".
They all get in their chosen cars. Carlisle, Jasper, Jade and Emma in Carlisle's black Mercedes. Esme, Rosalie, Emmett in Emmett's Jeep. And Edward, Bella and Alice in Edward silver Volvo.
Jasper looks around the car at their band aids and asks "Pa, What's with da colourful band aids?"
Carlisle laughs and replies "I just thought they would cheer you guys up a little".
Emma asks "Dad can I get a popsicle instead?" in a quiet voice.
Carlisle replies "Of course Emerald, if that's what you want".
Emma smiles and says "Thanks dad".
Carlisle asks "So you guys was getting your shots as bad as you thought?"
There reply "No dad/pa"
Jasper turns to Jade and asks "Lil darlin, didn't it hurt getting 8 shots?"
Emma adds "Yeah and how come you didn't cry?"
Jade replies "Not really Jazz. Dad was really gently and reassuring, they didn't hurt that much".
Emma says " I still can't believe you hot 8 shots. You're not even upset" in a shocked, sympathetic tone.
Carlisle responds "Jade was very brave and well behaved, as were the rest of you."
Jade says "That's the third time you've said that"
Carlisle replies "I know, but it's true. I'm very proud of all of you and for being so good today you can have all the ice cream you can eat."
They all thank Carlisle and the rest of the trip was filled with pleasant idle chit chat. Jade can help but thinking " For the first time in my life I feel as if I belong somewhere. I love my family so much. I've never felt this at peace with myself. I really am a Cullen and so very proud."
Carlisle looks around his car at his children as he recall the events of the day. There were lots of tears, scared kids and a few surprise's. Even though they had there ups and downs, he wouldn't change anything about his wonderful,slightly strange, prefect family. He couldn't be prouder of any of them, yet they always seemed to find a way.