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A/N- Thanks for all the reviews from last chapter. To make up for the last chapter's shortness, here is a long new chapter, so please enjoy.

Jacob took deep breathes as the plane flew towards its destination. After a week of being at home and not doing anything, it was time to go back to La Push for Rachel's wedding. At least he had Alice, who he had become good friends with. Looking over, he saw that Elijah and Alice were both asleep. Sighing he stared out the window; it would be the first time in over a year that he would be at home. At least Quil and Embry would be there with him.

The three left La Push in the attempts of seeing the world and experiencing things they would never do if they stayed. That was general idea, but for Jacob, he just wanted to get away from his father.

Billy wasn't a strict father, but he had expectations for Jacob to live up to, which went down the toilet once Elijah was born. The older man had already had his dreams shattered when Sarah died; Rebecca ran off to Hawaii and had a child at the age of seventeen. Now Rachel, who thankfully graduated from college, was going to marry Paul, who Billy thought was a good for nothing. He didn't want his children to end up with nothing and with people that they hated.

Jacob doubted his father would even accept him once he found out that he was gay. However he had no plans to even tell his father once he got home.

This is your captain speaking flight 488 from Los Angeles to Seattle will be landing in 10 minutes, please fasten your seat belts and return your trays to their position and thank you for flying with us today.

Once the plane landed Jake got off with a sleepy Elijah in his arms. Walking down the terminal, he saw Leah waiting for them. Smiling he ran to her. "I've missed you."

"Me to," said Leah giving him a hug. At 24, Leah was currently working at a law firm in Seattle as an assistant and was going to law school at the same time. "Elijah has gotten so big, sad he's sleep right now."

"It was a long flight. Oh Leah this is my friend Alice," he said acknowledging his friend.

Leah took a long look at the small girl beside Jacob, smiling she extended her hand. "Please to meet you Alice."

Alice smiled back as she took the tanned hand. "Hi Leah, thanks for giving us a ride."

"No problem, I was headed that way anyway. Rachel is one of my best friends and I can't miss the wedding. Jake, where is Quil and Embry?"

"They left L.A. last night; they wanted to meet up with some friends here before they went back to La Push," he replied

"Good I don't have that much room in my car anyway." She led them to get their luggage and then to her small SUV. Settling in Alice sat next to Leah in the front seat, while Elijah and Jacob sat in the back. "So Alice do you have family around La Push?" Leah asked.

"Yes my mom and dad live in Forks."

"Cool any siblings?"

"Yes a bunch, do you have a brother or sister," asked Alice shifting attention off her; she didn't want to reveal who her siblings were.

"Yes an irritating little brother named Seth, he's seventeen. How old are you?"

"Eighteen, I just entered my freshman year of college."

"Cool what are you studying?"

"Fashion design. What did you study in college?"

"I'm in law school, so I'm trying to become an attorney, so are you and Jake going out?"

"No," said Jake from the backseat. How was he supposed to explain that she was the sister of a guy that wanted him, so he thought up a lie. "She's just a friend; I met at school. Don't start stuff Leah."

"I'm not, I just asked. Stop being so defensive," she fired back as she rolled her eyes. In the back of her mind she knew there was something up between those two, but she decided to keep her mouth quiet.

--

After three hours of driving, Leah pulled her car in front of Jacob's house. The small red one story home was ablaze with activity as people were coming in and out. "Hey I'll just drop you guys off and see you sometime later," Leah said.

"Ok thanks for the ride; I'll take Alice to her house in the rabbit," replied Jake.

Alice's eyebrow went up in confusion. "What is the rabbit?"

"My Volkswagen Rabbit; you'll love her." Getting Elijah and their luggage; the pair waved bye to Leah as she drove off. Turning to Alice, Jake escorted her into his house. As they walked in a squeal was heard and a woman around 45 gave Jake a huge hug. "Hi Auntie Sharon," Jake said. He wasn't too happy to see the woman; she was his mother's sister and the spitting image of her.

"Jacob, how have you been? Oh my gosh, Elijah has gotten so big," she exclaimed.

"Yes he has, um this is my friend Alice."

Alice gave a small hi as she looked around. Even full of people the small home had a strong presence of love within it. She couldn't figure out why Jacob would want to leave.

It took a while as Jake said hi to all his relatives and people he had known since childhood. They were all happy to see him and Elijah. Elijah being shy around so many people didn't want to be held by anyone except for Jacob and Alice. Finally breaking away from everyone, Jake took Alice into the shed where his car was. "Sorry about everyone," he said.

Alice leaned against the door with a smile on her face. "No problem; it's cool that you have so many people in your family. Both of my parents are only children and I have no idea about my biological parents."

"What happened to them?"

"I don't remember; I was Elijah's age when they got rid of me. So where are your dad and sister at?"

"Forgot to ask, possibly at the church doing stuff; you'll meet them tomorrow. Do not tell Rachel you're Edward's sister; she'll go crazy."

"I normally don't tell people about Edward and Rosalie, because they'll just try to use me to get them. Believe me high school was hell since in Forks everyone knows each other. I thought college would be different, but that was a bunch of bullshit."

"Wow you curse."

"I'm not the most innocent person in the world. I can be downright dirty," she said walking towards him.

Jake licked his lips as he wrapped his arms around Alice's waist. "I like dirty girls," he said playfully.

"Sorry can't have me; you're reserved for my brother."

"Damn." Bending his head down, he started to nibble on Alice's ear. "So if me and him don't get together, how about us? I think I'll reconsider dating rich girls."

"Maybe," she laughed pushing him off of her. "C'mon my parents want to see me."

Nodding Jake placed her luggage into his car and buckled Elijah in. Getting in he happily turned on his baby. The rabbit purred as it came to life. "Still works."

"How long have you had it?"

"Built her from scratch once I turned fifteen. One day one of dad's friend's gave him a busted up car and it was my task to rebuild her, so I did."

"Why didn't you bring her to California?"

"Cause I thought I would get a great job that I wouldn't need her and buy a better car. And that notion sucked, but I'm glad I don't have to pay for gas or insurance. Do you have a car?"

"No Mom and Dad don't trust me to well. It took one hell of a fight just to let them let me go to school in California in the first place. Since I am the baby, I'm the most protected, besides it was hard for them for all of us to leave the house. Edward started his career at seventeen; his people had him traveling immediately, then it was Rosalie with modeling, Jasper went off to Princeton, and Emmett is in Illinois. They hardly ever come home, only on the holidays. They miss having kids."

"Doesn't Edward have a little girl, don't they see her?"

"No Bella chooses not to come back to Forks that often, something about how she hates it here. Can't really blame her, the town is nothing. And she doesn't like my parents to much. Okay off my family, why don't you and your dad get along?"

"It's a long story," was all Jake said as he continued to drive. A little while later, he pulled up to a large white house. "Shit this is yours?"

"Yes," said Alice a little bashfully. Getting out, she let got Elijah out as Jacob got her luggage. "Great they're home."

"Do your parents go out a lot?"

"No, because of, well you'll find out." Alice led the way inside; as they entered the front door Jacob's mouth fell open. It was the most beautiful house he had ever seen. The foyer was filled with expensive art and other things. "Mommy, Daddy, I'm home," cried Alice.

"Alice there is no need to shout," said Carlisle as he came out of the living room. Going to his daughter, he gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I missed you honey. Who is this little guy in your arms?"

"This is Elijah, Jake's son," she said.

"Please to meet you sir," said Jake sticking out his hand. He didn't know if the doctor remembered him or not. Three years ago when Carlisle helped with Elijah, Jake had only been in the same room for a minute, before being ushered out.

"The pleasure is mine, young man, Carlisle said. Grinning he shook Jake's hand then patted Elijah on the head. "Hello Elijah can you tell me how old you are?"

"Three," the toddler said feeling relaxed around the blond man. "I big boy."

"Yes you are."

Esme came into the room and quickly hugged Alice and started to talk to her and Jacob. As she did, Carlisle's eyes scanned over the teen and the toddler. Elijah seemed perfectly health and appeared to have the right height and weight for his age. Jacob however appeared tired and underweight. Deep bags were under his eyes and he seemed to fidget a lot. Carlisle could easily see that the young man was under extreme stress.

"Jacob have you and Elijah eaten," Esme asked as she held the toddler. Elijah had quickly taken to the woman for some reason.

"No, but we have to get back and see the bride and my father. Thank you for offering," he said taking Elijah. Carlisle caught Jacob wincing. "Alice, I'll pick up around twelve tomorrow."

"Okay, bye Jacob, bye Elijah."

"Bye," they said in unison

--

On their way home, Jake kept his right hand on the steering wheel while his left hand dug his nails into the right one. He was itching to take his medicine, not pills but taking something sharp and cutting his skin. Since he couldn't bring any razor blades or knives into the airport, he became very anxious on the ride then on the drive back to La Push. Growling to himself, he dug his nails deeper into his skin.

"Daddy, I'm hungry," whined Elijah from the back seat.

"We'll be back to the house soon."

"Want to eat now."

"Wait and stop whining," Jacob snapped. Raising his left hand, he started to gnaw on the skin. Elijah kept quiet; he knew his daddy was in a bad mood. Last week wasn't very pleasant, Jake had gone out for job interviews, but nobody was hiring. Just for money, Jake didn't want to, but he left Elijah alone, while he went out to prostitute himself even with his rape still fresh in his mind. However none of his clients were willing to pay his prices.

Pulling up in front of his house, he got Elijah out and went inside only to find his dad waiting for him. "Jacob," said Billy wheeling towards them.

"Hey Dad, would have saw you earlier, but had to take my date to her house. Elijah say hi to grandpa."

"Hi," Elijah said shyly.

Billy took his grandson and gave him a kiss. "Has he been fed?"

"Yes," Jake lied. He knew if he had said no that Billy would have jumped on him for not feeding Elijah before he came to the house. "I take care of my child Dad."

"I never implied that you didn't," Billy fired back. "I just asked, stop getting defensive Jacob." He glared at his son and saw the tired look in his face.

Before Billy could say anything Jacob was surrounded by two identical faces. "Jacob, you finally made it," said Rachel hugging her brother. Her stomach was protruding with her daughter. "Sucks you couldn't come early, I could have put you in the wedding."

"Sorry sis had to work," he lied.

"So who is the girl that you brought home, is she cute," asked Rebecca. Identical as her sister in facial features, people could now tell them apart now that Rebecca's skin was darker thanks to hours of being outside surfing and the blond streaks in her hair.

"She is and very nice and you will meet her tomorrow."

"Are you two serious with each other," teased Rachel.

"No, she's just a friend," Jake said rolling his eyes. The twins were always interested in their baby brother's love life. "Besides she's younger, I like older chicks." Or older males, but coming out to his family right now was a negative.

"Uncle Jacob," squealed Leila running to him. Jake caught her in his arms; it had been two years since he had seen her last. The sun kissed seven year old was the spitting image of her father. "I got a new surfboard, when are you coming to visit?"

"When I get some money, but don't worry; I'll see you ride the waves one day. Go play with Elijah while I talk okay."

"Yes sir." Leila quickly took charge of her younger cousin and pulled him into the back bedroom. Elijah wasn't in the mood to play; he was hungry and sleepy, but he knew he couldn't say that. As they played, he felt weak due to the lack of food and almost blacked out. Leila stared at her cousin, but kept forcing to play shark with her. "Elijah are you okay?"

"Fine," was all he said. Unfortunately, because of Jake's stubbornness, he wouldn't receive any food for the rest of the night.

--

Edward yawned as he took a late night flight to Los Angeles; he was going to spend a few hours there and then take a flight up to Washington, so he could surprise Jacob. As he looked over some items, he was glad that the divorce papers had finally come. All they needed were Bella's signature, after he visited with Jacob; Edward planned to fly back to New York and have Bella sign. He knew she wouldn't do it without a fight, but he had a contract carefully drawn out to make sure that she and Renesmee would be properly taken care of. He planned to have a paternity test done as well, so he wouldn't have to pay child support.

--

The next morning back in Washington, Jacob stood in the shower and sliced the upper part of his arms with a small razor. He did, so that it wouldn't bleed that much. The water stung his wounds, but he didn't care. Once he felt better, he got out and dressed. His house was chaotic with people getting ready for the wedding. Getting Elijah, he got the child ready and fed. Because of his stupidity Elijah was ravenous and attacked his food with vigor.

Once that was done, they went to pick up Alice. "Elijah, daddy is sorry that I didn't feed you last night," Jake said.

Elijah small eyes had trace amounts of anger towards his father. "Okay Daddy, I forgive you. I eat cake later?"

"Yes and I'll get you a giant piece, please don't say anything to grandpa."

"Yes Daddy."

Smiling Jake knew he would have to make it up to the toddler. They pulled in front of the Cullen house and got out. Esme let them in. "Good morning Jacob, Elijah," she said giving them a smile.

"Morning ma'am is Alice ready," Jake asked.

"She'll be down soon, please come in wait in the living room." As she escorted them, Jake noticed that she walked slowly with a small limp. "Have you two eaten breakfast, I know from experience that the day of a wedding is quite hectic."

"We ate cereal, but we can barely get any, with my relatives eating all the food in the house. Can we get a sandwich?"

"Of course, Elijah would you like to help me make them," she asked.

"Yes ma'am," the toddler squealed. Esme took him by the hand and went to the kitchen.

Jake lounged on the couch as he waited for his food and Alice. Carlisle came in and sat across from him. "Hello sir," said Jake.

"Hello Jacob, are you excited about the wedding?"

"Yes sir."

"Weddings are always a time of joy. It's a good thing you invited Alice; me and my wife have missed having her around." Carlisle noticed Jacob flinch for no apparent reason; he knew the young man was hiding something, so he decided to learn more about him. "Is Elijah your only child?"

"Yes, I doubt I will have anymore; it's been kind of hard taking care of Elijah by myself."

"Do your parents help at all?"

"My mom died when I was thirteen and my dad is living off disability and social security, so they can't help at all, but we're doing alright," Jake pressed his hands together and started to dig his nails into his hands, something that didn't go unnoticed by Carlisle. The doctor could see that the young man was suffering mentally.

"Jacob, I'm ready," said Alice coming into the room. Jake was stunned on how beautiful she looked in a silk blue dress. "Ready Jacob, I want to get there early."

"I am; you look very pretty Alice."

"Thank you," she said giving him a hug. Carlisle saw Jacob wince for a second. "I need to thank Edward for buying the dress for me. Anyway where is Elijah?"

"With your mom. Mr. Cullen, I don't know what time I'll have Alice back home, but it will be before midnight," Jake said.

"Thank you Jacob."

Esme and Elijah came out of the kitchen carrying two big sandwiches. "You two look adorable together," Esme said. "Please let me get a picture."

"Mom this is not prom," Alice whined as she put on a small pout.

"I know, but still." Quickly she got the camera and got some pictures of the two teens together. "Alright you guys can leave now." Smiling the teens left with Elijah. Once they were gone, Esme turned to her husband. "What do you think about Jacob?" she asked.

"Nice young man, but he is suffering from something."

"Elijah mentioned that his daddy hurts a lot, what do you think it means?"

"I don't know, but whatever it is; I'll see if I can get him some help," Carlisle said.

--

"What do your parents think about me," asked Jake as he drove towards the church that the wedding was being held at.

"Well mom kept asking me last night about how we met and such; they think that we're in love," Alice replied.

"Um no."

"I only said that we were just friends and nothing else; they know nothing about you being connected with Edward. I talked to him last night and he said that he was planning something for you."

"Call him and tell him I don't want what he is going to do. Is your brother always stubborn?"

"Only with people that he loves."

Rolling his eyes, Jake continued to drive until the pulled up in front of the church. Getting Elijah out, he escorted them inside and to their seats. Because he couldn't make any of the rehearsals and fittings, he couldn't be part of the wedding. Not that he cared anyway. Looking around, he saw everyone that he grew up with and their families. "So don't make eye contact with anyone unless you want people to know about your personal life," whispered Jake.

"I won't, are all this people bad?"

"Yes and speak of the devil." A tall russet man walked towards them. "Hi Sam."

Sam smiled at the teen; it had been awhile since they last saw each other. "Jacob, it's been awhile. How is L.A.?"

"Good, nothing special has been going on. So how is being married to Emily?"

"Good, she's pregnant with our second child, so who is this beside you?"

"This is Alice my friend."

Sam shook Alice's hand. "Pleased to meet you, well talk to you later; Jared just came in," Sam said walking away.

Once he was gone, Jacob leaned over to Alice. "He used to be Leah's fiancé and broke up with her the day before their wedding, to be with Leah's cousin Emily."

"Seriously? That asshole, why would he do such a thing," Alice whispered.

"I don't know and he has never given an explanation."

"Where's your dad at?"

"I don't know and really don't care."

"Daddy, I got to go potty," said Elijah as he started to squirm around.

"Alright I'll take you, Alice will you be okay here without me?"

Alice punched Jake on the arm. "I'm a big girl Jacob Black."

"Okay, I'll be right back," he said taking Elijah away. Groaning to himself, he hoped the wedding would hurry up and end, so he wouldn't have to stay around. Once they were done in the bathroom, it was time for the wedding to begin.

Music started and the bridesmaids were escorted down the aisle with their escorts. Then Leila the flower girl walked down the aisle next was Paul's nephew as the ring bearer. Finally Rachel was escorted down the aisle with Billy at her side.

"Your sister looks amazing," whispered Alice as she took pictures.

"My dad paid a lot for the wedding, while that lazy ass Paul barely paid anything," Jacob whispered sharply. He glared at the groom. Paul was five years older than him, but that never stopped the older boy from beating on Jacob. Then Paul barely graduated high school, for college he went auto mechanics school and was working at some garage that didn't pay well.

Jacob watched the wedding with disdain, after the vows; the couple kissed and were married. Before they had to leave to go to the reception hall, Rachel pulled him and Elijah into having pictures taken with her. Then one family photo was done. Once that was all done, Jake drove the reception hall.

"That was a great ceremony," said Alice.

"It was okay, nothing special," Jake replied.

"If don't mind me asking, why does your dad use a wheelchair?"

"Because he has diabetes and it progressed enough that he is immobile. When I lived at home, I would help him a lot, but I left and Rachel came and took over. She had already graduated by then."

"Exactly why did you leave?"

"Well Dad didn't approve of me keeping my son. Me and Iris, Elijah's mother was going to give him up for adoption, but I decided against it at the last minute saying I would take care of him. So almost two years ago, Quil and Embry said they were going to L.A. and I jumped on the bandwagon immediately. I didn't say anything to my dad, until the night before we left."

"That's wrong, was he mad?"

"Yes livid, he said that if I wanted to be stupid in running off to L.A. then it was my decision, but he wouldn't help me financially."

"Does he care about Elijah?"

"Yes in his own way," Jake said as he pulled into the reception hall parking lot. "God, I hope they have an open bar, I could use a drink."

"Hey no drinking and driving."

"Well you are the designated driver then," he smirked getting Elijah out.

The reception was a grand event with people eating and drinking, there was dancing and the cutting of the cake. Because of his distaste of some of the people in the room, Jake sat away from everyone and drank numerous cups of alcohol. The bartender didn't question his age at all. Towards the end of the party, Jake was drunk as he felt his face flush.

Alice stared at her friend; she couldn't imagine how the wedding would have such an effect on him. "Hey do you want to leave?"

"No I'm good, can you get me another drink," Jake slurred as he leaned against her.

"You've had enough."

"No, do you want to do dance?"

"Sorry, but no, if you're unhappy let's just go okay?"

"Sure, let me go piss first, watch my son." Getting up, he managed to walk to the bathroom and used it without appearing to far-gone. When he was done, he was making his way back until Paul stopped him. "Move!"

"No, look I know you don't like me," Paul said.

"You got that fucking right."

"Whatever, its Rachel special day and it would be appreciated if you didn't act like a drunken asshole, being antisocial and drinking up the entire bar."

Jake got a goofy grin on his face. "Don't tell me what to do Paul; I don't care if it's your wedding day. You don't fucking deserve my sister. My family is not made of money, so why did you marry her? Your broke ass is worth nothing.

Jake had hit a sour spot for Paul. He knew the garage didn't pay well and that they had to ask Billy to help pay for the wedding, but he was trying to find a better job, so that he could support his wife and unborn child. "Because I love her and I want this day to be perfect for her, so get your damn act together."

"I'm not a child, so don't tell me what to do." Jake tried to push past Paul, but the older man held onto him. "Hey let go."

"No, it's time for you to leave."

"No mister high and mighty, I don't feel like it." Taking a swing, Jake punched Paul in the stomach and in the face. "That's for beating me up when I was eight." Growling Paul punched Jake back in the eye. Soon the two was at war with each other. Because of their height and weight difference, Paul easily gained the upper hand, until Jacob kneed him in the testicles. Paul kneed Jake back and tackled the younger man.

Because of the commotion, people ran out to see what was happening. Sam quickly jumped into action and pulled Paul off of Jake, while it took both Quil and Embry to hold Jake back once he was up. "Jake calm down," said Quil.

"No, let me kill him," shouted Jake. The realization that he was being restrained, reminded him of Damian, and how the man would hold him down and violate him. "Let me go," he screamed at the top of his lungs. As his psychosis started to set in, he tried to break away from his friends, but they wouldn't let him. "Let go."

"Jake calm down, said Embry holding him tighter.

Jake didn't respond as he continued to fight them; no one around knew what was happening to him. Alice being brave approached him and gently took his face into her hands. "Jake calm down. Jake, Jake, shh it will be okay." Hearing Alice's voice, Jake dropped his head onto her shoulder, wrapping her arms around him; she motioned for Quil and Embry to let him go. "It will be okay. Let's go home."

Without another word, she got their things and led him out to his car. Getting into the driver's seat, she started to drive back to her house. Jake feeling exhausted fell asleep immediately; Alice deciding not to go home right away just drove around and parked in a secluded area and waited for him to wake up.

He slept for three hours before waking up. "I'm a fucking idiot," was the first words out of his mouth.

"Yes you are," said Alice yawning, since he had went to sleep, she took a nap as well.

"How long have I've been asleep?"

"Three hours, Jake what happened with Paul and then no one could control you."

Jake lowered his head. "He got in my way. Where's Elijah?"

"I left him with your family; you're in no condition right now to take care of him. Paul gave you one hell of a black eye," she said touching it.

He hissed. "Well at least I got him good. Alice thanks for being here with me; if it wasn't for you, I probably be in jail right now."

"You're welcome, do you want to go home or do you want to come to my house."

"Your house please, I rather not see my family until later."

"Okay," she said starting up the car.

--

Edward yawned a little as he sat in his old bedroom; he had just arrived in Forks after hours of traveling from Texas to L.A. then to Seattle, plus a three hour car ride to his childhood home. Lying on his bed, he looked up at the all too familiar ceiling. Feeling relaxed, he closed his eyes until he heard the clear sound of Alice's voice. In ten seconds, he was out of bed and down the stairs, going to the entry way, his eyes grew big when he saw Jake in a beaten up state. "What happened," he asked going towards the teen.

Jake's face had a black eye, dried blood was on his nose, cheeks and mouth and his lip was spilt. Jake looked at Edward for a second, before moving away from him. "Nothing."

"Bull Jacob, Alice what happened?"

"Just a disagreement with the groom," she replied. "Where's Mom and Dad?"

"Carlisle was invited to speak at some dinner honoring a colleague of his. Shit Jake," Edward said taking the teen into his arms. Jake tried to fight, but he was still tired and hung over, so his efforts were nothing. In one quick swoop, Edward lifted the teen, carried him to the living room and laid him on the couch. Then he got a first aid kit and started to clean up Jake's lip and cuts. "Where's Elijah?"

"With Jake's family," replied Alice.

"Oh, Jake is there anywhere else that you hurt?"

"My head is killing me."

"I'll give you some aspirin then; you're in no condition to drive home, so just stay here tonight."

"I don't want to be near my family right now, so I'll take your offer." Suddenly Jake's stomach began to bubble. "Where's your bathroom?" Edward quickly took him there and for ten minutes, Jake kept his head in the toilet vomiting out his guts.

"How much did you drink," asked Edward as he got some towels and cleaned the teen up.

"I don't remember; if you were in my situation you would have drank to."

"You're underage."

"So." Moaning another wave of vomit came out of him. "My stomach feels like it is on fire."

"Let's get you undressed and into bed, you'll feel better soon." Edward lifted him and began to undress him."

"Don't," shouted Jake fearful.

"Sorry, but we need to get you out of these clothes. You know me Jacob; I'm not going to hurt you."

"No, I'm okay enough that I can take off my own clothes."

"Alright, I'll get you some clothes," Edward said leaving.

Making sure the door was locked; Jake slowly removed his clothes and stared at the cuts on himself. He really needed to make another cut, but he didn't have his razor. Looking in the medicine cabinet, he saw a shaving razor. In the shower, he started the water and dug the razor into his skin. As he did, Edward knocked and said that the clothes were just outside.

Getting out he made sure that the razor and shower were clean for blood before drying himself off and putting on a couple band aids. With quick movement, he opened the door enough to grab the clothes then put them on.

--

Edward sat stunned in the kitchen as Alice told him the full story for what happened at the wedding. Damn I should have been there, he thought. "How did his dad respond?"

"I don't know, we left before he could talk to Jake," Alice said. Her voice then dropped. "It was scary, he didn't even recognize his own friends and when they were holding him; he became extremely scared, like they would hurt him."

Damn his rapist for hurting him.

"Hey don't talk about me," said Jake walking towards them. He looked better than before.

"How was your shower," Edward asked as he made sure Jake sat next to him. He just wanted to hold the teen and make his pain go away.

"Okay, I need aspirin."

Edward handed him two white pills and a cup of water. "It would be best if you at some soup."

Taking the pills, Jake just shook his head no. "I just want to sleep."

"Okay," said Edward leading him to his bedroom. Helping Jacob into bed, he laid beside him. "Can you give me your house number, so I can check up on Elijah?"

Yawing Jake turned away from the older man. "It's on my phone. Why are you back?"

"I wanted to surprise you with something, but that will have to wait until you get better."

"Don't give me anything."

"It's something that you'll like."

"Whatever it is I don't want."

"You really don't want a job," Edward said. Jake sat up and stared at him. "Yes a job, I'm about to go on tour in a couple months and one of our roadies quit, so we need a new one. I want you to take the job."

"What about Elijah?"

"Alice told me that my parents love him, so he can stay with them or he can stay with your family. It's your decision; I rather not have him on the road with us, since we will be constantly on the move. It's good money." Another reason Edward wanted Jake on the tour was because he wanted to keep an eye on him.

A chance to get away from Damian for awhile and my son, okay I have to take this chance, Jake thought. "Okay I'll take the job."

"Great and there is something else that I wanted to tell you. I have the divorce papers for Bella and in a couple days; I'm flying back to New York to make her sign them. I know it's going to be hard after your rape, but I want you to give me a chance to love you. We'll take it slow. You shouldn't make your decision right now go to sleep."

Jake involuntarily shivered and laid back down. Edward pulled a blanket over him and gently kissed him on the forehead. "Will you stay until I fall asleep," Jake asked.

Smiling Edward replied, "Yes." Gently he wrapped his arms around the younger man and held him until they both drifted off to sleep.

A/N- How was the chapter, please let me know. Finally Jake is slowly starting to trust Edward.

Next Chapter- Edward's confrontation with Bella.