Father, Teacher, Friend. That was what Carlisle was to was to Bella. He was there when Edward infuriated her with his constant badgering and protecting. Carlisle always listened to what was in her heart and mind with such interest and compassion. She could always tell him anything. She loved Charlie more than life itself but there were things that she couldn't tell him to protect him. Carlisle was different, he knew everything and then there was Esme. As much as Carlisle was a father to her Esme was a loving and gentle mother. She was the calm and stable rock of the Cullen family. She was wise and loving, compassionate and caring. The love of this family was like nothing that Bella had ever experienced before. Now, watching Anna go through the pain and changes she'd gone through tore at Bella's soul. She hoped that Anna could find the peace and home that she had found with the Cullens.

"She'll be all right." Edward said squeezing her shoulder reassuringly.

"It is just that this is all so familiar." Bella whispered.

"Oh Bella" Edward breathed pulling her close to him. I know the pain you must have gone through. I'm so sorry."

"I love you." She whispered.

He pulled her closer.

Esme watched through the glass as Nick as he paced the balcony angrily. They were all awaiting news on Anna's change. Bella and Edward were huddled on the couch. Carlisle was ministering to Anna and she felt like she was outside watching. This was the first time she had felt like she didn't belong.

The balcony

"I shouldn't have said yes." Nick seethed.

"She would have died." Alex offered coming behind him and putting her hands on his trembling shoulders.

He shook her off.

"This isn't right." He growled putting an emphasis on the word right.

Nick whirled around "I should have let her die. At least she wouldn't be a monster."

Esme turned away as Nick stomped off.

"Esme." Jasper said quietly appearing beside her. "I know this is not the right time for this, Anna's going to be a newborn. Shouldn't we prepare?"

Esme turned to look into his worried eyes. "Carlisle and Edward are at the ready. Emmett is outside at the window, just in case. We are ready."

Jasper looked at her with disbelief.

"It will be all right with my four strong men to protect her. She is safe and so is Forks." Esme said taking his hand gently. "I hope her transformation will be as easy as Bella's."

"Bella was special; we do not know this girl." Jasper said darkly.

"Her friends are gentle, so I believe that she has a gentle soul as well. We should be well protected."

"Nick doesn't seem gentle."

"He's angry. Look inside the man, just as Alice saw inside your heart." She said touching his cheek. "You have a hard exterior but, inside you are a loving and wonderful son."

"You are very special." Jasper said smiling at her. "I am glad that you are my mother."

"And I love you as well." She said. "Find Alice, I know she's worried and pushing herself far too hard for answers that will come in time. Don't let her lose herself."

"I won't." He said and in a fluid movement jumped to the top landing.