T.J. POV
The trip to Billy's house was rough but we made it. Getting Jacob's shorts on were a task with in itself but we managed to do it without hurting him. When we got to Billy's house the questioning was instant.
FLASHBACK
"What happened?" Billy and Charlie asked at the same time.
"He crashed his bike." Quil said.
"I'll get an ambulance." Charlie said.
"No Dr. Cullen will be here." Embry said.
"Really?" Charlie asked.
"Sam called him and asked him to come over. I have to meet him near the entrance of La push so I can lead him here." I said. Not exactly a lie but not the whole truth.
"You sure? I could meet him and bring him here."
"No it's fine I already volunteered Mr?"
"Charlie Swan. But just call me Charlie."
"Nice to meet you, I'm Thomas."
"Leave him in his room and go get Dr. Cullen." Billy said.
"Got it."
We all carried him to his room and Quil opened the door. Jake's bed was so small that it was difficult to get him to lay down properly.
"Grab a chair so we can make sure his leg doesn't hang off."
Embry grabbed the chair by Jake's desk and left it at the foot of the bed.
"Stay here. I'll be back." I said and bolted out of the house.
END FLASHBACK
There was something I didn't consider when I told Carlisle to come over. I knew Charlie was going to be there but he didn't. Thankfully, when I got to the treaty line near the stream Edward was there.
FLASHBACK
"Where's Carlisle?" I asked.
"He's getting some equipment and morphine for Jacob. He's going to drive to the entrance." He explained.
"Thank god. I forgot to tell him Charlie would be there and it would look weird if Carlisle just showed up with no car."
"I know. I reminded him and luckily he had to get some supplies. How is he?" he asked with geniune concern.
"Well the pain was gone but he still can't move his arm and leg."
"He'll be fine."
"I know."
We didn't talk for a few seconds. I was about to head out and wait for Carlisle but he started talking again.
"Why did you defend my decision to tell Jacob like that? Especially when you thought it was low?"
I shrugged.
"I've been telling him to lay off. And like Leah said, a blind person would be able the love you two have for each other."
"But he's family, shouldn't you be yelling at me?"
"Don't get me wrong, I care about Jacob. I don't see him as just my cousin, I see him as my brother. All of them actually well except Leah of course." I snorted. "But that agreement you two made was made for you two and no one else. And while I did think it was low, that's all I can say about it. If we were all human, and if I didn't know about that agreement, I would beat the ever loving shit out of you. But we're not and I do so it doesn't matter. Besides he wasn't exactly noble now was he?"
"No." He murmured. "I have to admit, he's very cunning. I also have to admit you are very impressive yourself."
"Huh?"
"I mean you've displayed an impressive amount of control in the face of your enemies. More impressive than your Alpha. It amazes me how in control you are considering how long you've been a wolf. You would make a great leader."
I had to laugh at that.
"Thank you for the glowing review, but I'm not leadership material."
He frowned at me.
"Why do you think that?"
"I don't know I've just never been one to boss people around. I mean, you could argue that I do that now. But I'm not doing it to put my name in the hat. I'm doing it because unlike most members of my family, I like to look at both sides before going on the offensive. Anyway, I don't consider you and your family enemies. Or were you talking about the newborns?"
"Both."
"You and your family are not our enemies. All those years ago when you made the treaty with our ancestors, you promised that you were different, and it's not difficult to see. Although..."
"Yes?"
"Is Bella really dead set on being a vampire?"
He froze for a second.
"Yes. I've been trying to change her mind for awhile but she's very stubborn." He chuckled. "I wanted her to stay human, but she said no. I wanted her to wait for a few years but she said no. The only thing I could get her to agree on was marrying me, which she only did so I could turn her and be with me forever." He frowned. "She holds me with such high regard it's ridiculous."
"Well when your soulmates you tend to do that."
"I suppose."
His phone went off in his pocket. He took it out and answered it.
"Are you close?"
Pause.
"Yes I'll send him over."
He snapped his phone shut.
"Carlisle's going to be there soon, you should head out."
"Thank you."
"Think nothing of it."
"And Edward."
"Yes Thomas?"
"When you change Bella, I want you and your family to get as far away from here as possible. I've been in Sam's head and he is slowly starting to trust all of you. But when you change her that won't stop him from hunting you down."
He nodded.
"Thank you for the warning."
"No problem."
END FLASHBACK
When I asked Carlisle to come over, I wasn't sure how well the others would take it. But I think it went as well as it could.
FLASHBACK
Carlisle was waiting in his black Mercedes when I got to the entrance to La Push. I motioned for him to come forward. He drove up and rolled down the passenger side window.
"Need a lift?"
"Uh sure."
I hopped in and told him where to go.
"Go down the road for half a mile then take the first left."
He nodded.
"How was he when you left him?" he asked.
"He wasn't in any pain but his right arm and leg aren't working correctly."
"That's because they're set in the wrong positions. Where to?"
"Take the next right and go straight. It's the red house all the way on the end."
He nodded again. Whe we pulled up most of the pack were waiting out front.
"Great, this should be fun." I said with an eye roll.
"I'm sure it's just a precaution." Carlise said. "Could you help me with the supplies?"
"Sure, whatever you need."
We both stepped out and headed towards the trunk of his car. He had a black leather bag and an oxygen tank.
"What's this for?" I asked motioning to the tank.
"If Jacob cannot handle the pain of me resetting his bones, and if the morphine doesn't help, he may pass out. This is just in case he loses any oxygen."
I grabbed the tank and he took the bag.
"Just stay close to me." I said and he nodded. We walked over to the house and stopped about 5 feet away from the pack. Leah, and Paul crossed their arms. Jared and Seth were tense not because of Carlisle but because they were afraid of what the others might do. Quil and Embry must still be inside.
"Some welcoming committie you guys make."
They didn't say anything.
"Where's Sam?"
"He's inside with Billy and Charlie." Jared said.
"Could you go get him and tell him that me and Carlisle are here." I asked. He looked over at Leah and Paul before he turned to me.
"It's ok Jared we'll be fine."
He nodded reluctantly and went inside. About 30 seconds later he and Sam came outside.
"What's going on here?" he asked.
"Oh nothing, apparently Paul and Leah have medical degree's no one knew about and now they don't think Carlisle is fit for the job." I said shrugging.
"Paul, Leah, Jacob needs help and Carlisle is our best option for this, so let him through."
Paul hesitated for a second but he went to stand by Jared and Seth. Leah stood her ground and I walked over to her.
"Look Clearwater, I don't care if you hate Carlisle and his family but he came here to help now let him do it."
She glared at me at me for a second but stomped away to go join her brother. I looked over at Carlisle.
"This way." I said. I made him walk in front of me and we headed for the front door. Sam greeted him.
"Thank you for coming Carlisle."
"It's no problem Sam."
Sam opened the door and we walked in. Charlie and Billy were sitting in the front. Charlie seemed surprised but glad to see Carlisle. Billy looked at ease.
"His room is this way." Sam said motioning to the hallway. All three of us headed to Jacobs room. When we got there Quil and and Embry stood away from the bed.
"Go outside and wait with the others. Carlisle's going to need as much room as possible." Sam said. They both nodded and left the room. Carlisle went to stand next Jacob.
"Hello Jacob." he said.
"Dr. Fang." Jacob replied with a nod. Carlisle chuckled.
Me and Sam looked at eachother and rolled our eyes.
"Sam I'm going to insert an IV of morphine into his left hand, could you hold the bag?"
"Sure."
"Thomas I need you to tell the others that this could get very loud, I don't want them rushing in here and interrupting us."
"Got it." I left the room to relay the message. I told Billy and Charlie first then I told the pack although I'm sure they heard him.
"Look it may get loud, so don't run in here and try to kill Carlisle. Ok?" They all nodded and I ran back into the room. Sam was on the left side of Jacob holding a ridiculous amount of morphine. Carlisle was on Jacob's right.
"Do you need anything else?" I asked.
"Yes. Could you stand over there and hold him down?"
I nodded. I bypassed Sam and hovered over Jacob. I put my right hand on his shoulder and my left hand on his waist.
"This ok?" I asked.
"That's perfect." He said.
"Uh doc?"
"Yes?"
"I didn't go to medical school but isn't that a bit much?" I said eyeballing the bag of morphine. He chuckled.
"Your healing factors are very strong, I wasn't sure how much to use. I could have over done it, but I would rather use alot than not enough. Everybody ready?"
Me and Sam nodded. Carlisle his hands on Jacobs lower ribs.
"One...Two..." He pressed down and pushed which resulted in a sickening crunch. Jacob screamed out.
"Ah fuck me running!"
I had to fight back my laughter and in the corner of my eye, Sam was doing the same thing. Carlise moved on to the next rib.
"Ready?"
We nodded again.
"One...Two..." And crunch.
"Holy hell!"
Next rib.
"Jesus fucking Christ!"
"That takes care of the ribs. Are you ready for the arm and leg?"
We nodded again. Carlise carefully pulled Jacob's arm off his body.
"I'm going to pull his arm out of it's socket so I can pop it back in." He told us. Me and Sam nodded.
"One...Two..." He pulled it out and pushed it back in which earned a blood curdling scream from Jacob. Me and Sam winced at the sound.
"Now the leg and then I'll wrap you up." He said. He moved on to Jacob's leg repeating the process and gaining the same reaction.
"Thomas, can you help me sit him up right so I can wrap his ribs, arm, and leg." He asked.
I nodded.
We both put our hands under each shoulder and pulled him up slowly. Jacob groaned and tensed up for a second when he was hunced over his stomach, but when he leaned back he was fine. Carlisle looked at me and said.
"I need you to hold his right arm up while I wrap his body."
I nodded and sat behind Jacob and with one hand I slowly raised his arm. He groaned and then laughed. I frowned in confusion.
"What's so funny there chuckles?" I asked.
"Nothing I just feel so good." He replied with a snicker. I looked over at Sam and the bag he was holding. Most of the morphine was gone. I turned to Carlisle and asked.
"Should we be worried?"
"No, the morphine has kicked in and to put it in laymen's terms, he's feeling buzzed." He said chuckling.
"Ah."
Carlisle grabbed what looked like gauze and started wrapping Jake's torso. Jacob started laughing again.
"What now?" I demanded
"It tickles." he said laughing.
I looked over at Sam and if he could he would be rolling on the floor. I could hear some snickering outside. Probably Paul and Embry. They were never going to let him live this down.
"Alright that takes care of that." Carlisle started. "Now for the arm."
He held Jakes elbow with his left hand and wrapped his arm with the right. Jake started laughing again when Carlisle wrapped the area near his armpit.
"Can I ask you a question doc." he slurred.
"Sure."
"Why did you become a doctor? I mean aren't vampires supposed to be secretive?"
"That's two questions cos." I said.
"Oh shit my bad." he slurred then laughed.
"To answer your fist question, I've always maintained a great amount of compassion. Even when I was human, I was always helping people. I wasn't always a doctor, I was the son of a pastor who fancied himself a hunter of the supernatural."
I frowned and I looked over at Sam who was frowning too. He turned to Carlisle.
"Your father hunted supernatural beings?" he asked.
"Well it was more like he accused people of being supernatural." He started. "In those days, you could be put on trial for being different from the rest of society. My father killed alot of people when he was alive and I wanted no part of it. I wanted to study to be a doctor but when he died he left his job to me. I thought it would be a great way to right the wrongs my father did."
"Did it work?" I asked.
"For awhile. I was more practical than my father. I did thorough investigations and when I found nothing on the accused I let them go."
"Were you bitten when you were doing this?" Sam asked.
"Yes. One month after doing that job I was bitten."
He paused for a second and we heard Jacob's light snoring. I guess the morphine and the pain took it's toll on him.
"If it's not too much to ask, how did it happen?" Sam asked.
"I was with a hunting party investigating a claim of a coven of vampires in town. We split into two teams and found a few of them in the the sewers. They didn't feed and when we showed up they tried to kill us. The other members of our hunting party showed up before they could finish. I was bitten and I tried to get away from the others before I changed."
"Were you afraid that they would kill you or were you afraid of killing them?" Sam asked.
"The latter. None of us knew how long the process would take. Some of us thought it was instant so I ran away." he answered.
"Where did you go?" I asked.
"Into an abandoned cellar. There were a few sacks of rotten potatoes and some barrels of wine. When the pain got worse, I collapsed. I was in pain for three days and not once did I scream."
"What did you do when you changed?" Sam asked.
"I tried to kill myself. It wasn't easy I'll tell you that much." He chuckled. "I tried stabbing myself, I jumped off a cliff. None of them worked obviously."
"Why did you do that?" Sam asked.
"I never wanted to be what I am. None of my kind has chosen this path. I wanted to help people not hurt them. I couldn't bear the thought of being a monster. So I stayed away from humans as much as possible."
"Then what did you do for...you know food?" I asked.
"Nothing. I went 6 months without feeding."
Me and Sam exchanged a look.
"6 months?" Sam asked. "You must have went insane."
"I did. One day I was near a small town formulating plans on how to kill all the people. It was an internal battle and my compassion won out. I'm glad that it did because now I live the lifestyle that allowed me to become a doctor. It allowed me to have great control around humans."
"You hunted an animal." I guessed.
"Yes, a herd of deer to be specific. When I did I realized that I didn't need to hurt anyone to survive. And over time, I went to school and snuck into surgeries so I could learn how to be a healer. It took me along time to gain the control I have, but now human blood doesn't bother me. When I was in Italy I stumbled upon the Volturi. I thought they were more refined than the vampires who attacked me. They were always trying to get me drink human blood but I refused. It was because I believe that drinking the blood of animals is far more humane."
I knew most of this but hearing it from the man himself is something else. It was more...engaging than seeing it in a vision. He was finished wrapping Jake's arm.
"You can let him lie back now." He told me. I nodded and slowly moved out of the way to lie him down. Carlisle started working on his leg when Sam started talking again.
"Did you turn the members of your family?" Sam asked.
"Only my sons Edward and Emmett, my daughter Rosalie, and wife Esme. I did it because it was the only way to save them."
"Save them?" Sam asked.
"Yes. Edward was suffering from Spanish Influenza, his whole family actually. His father died first then his mother but before she did she begged me to save her son. I guess you could say I was selfish because I changed him partially because I was alone. The other part of it was because if by some miracle he were to survive, he would be alone as well."
Me and Sam didn't say anything for a minute. I decided to break the silence.
"How about the others?" I asked.
"Three years later, Edward and I were in Ashland, Wisconsin when I came across Esme. She tried to kill herself because she lost her child and couldn't take the pain. They left her in the morgue and didn't even bother to check her pulse. I met her once when she was a teenager and I felt the mating pull to her."
"The mating pull?" Sam asked.
"Yes, sometimes when a vampire finds their soulmate, we feel a pull here in our chest. When you feel it towards someone and if you touch them, you will both feel this spark of electricty go through your bodies. It doesn't happen to all vampires and it doesn't happen in the same way, sometimes it takes a look, sometimes a touch. And not every vampire finds their soulmate, we could go centuries without finding them."
"If you felt the pull to her why didn't you change her then?" Sam asked.
"Because she was already promised to someone else. I come from a time when ruining someone's marriage even one that hasn't happened yet was considered very taboo and I just couldn't bring myself to do it."
"So when everyone thought she was dead you decided to change her?"
"Yes. I found out her husband wasn't the best...example of what a man should be. He treated her badly and when she found out she was pregnant, she ran away to avoid him. The child I found out, died of a lung fever two days after he was born. After her suicide attempt, her family held a funeral which I observed from a far. Only her family attended, her husband didn't bother to show up."
Me and Sam were both went quiet again.
"Who did you change next?" Sam asked.
"My daughter Rosalie. Edward, Esme, and I were in New york, Rochester to be exact. Edward and Esme were going to see a film and I was going to join them. I smelled blood on the way over and went to investigate. I found her near the park barely hanging on."
"What happened?"
"I'm afraid I can't go into too much detail but let's just say that while my kind and yours may be considered monsters, I've seen mankind do some pretty monsterous things. At the time I didn't know the circumstances of how she was attacked, but if you are really interested in what happened, I'm sure Rosalie would be willing to tell you."
He paused.
"When I changed her, Edward was furious with me. He thought I wasn't thinking straight when I changed her because she came from a very well known family and someone was bound to know something was different with her. When she woke up she was confused and when I told her what she became, she too was furious with me. She felt like I took away her choice but if you had the power to save someone even if it meant that they couldn't be human, would you do it?"
"Yes." I answered with out hesitation.
Sam shot me a look before he answered.
"Yes but only if it was in a life or death situation like the ones you mentioned. What happened after that?"
"Well I'll have to skip over a few things because I'm sure Rosalie would rather tell you than let me do it."
He paused.
"So, about two years after I changed Rosalie, she stumbled upon Emmett who was mauled by a black bear in Tennesse. Usually, Rose wouldn't have the self control to be around a wounded human. But when she looked at him, she just had this connection that she didn't understand and she knew she had to save him. She fought against her instincts and carried him over 100 miles to me. She asked me to save and I did. He didn't have the reaction we thought he would. He didn't resent being what he was and to put it in his words 'Hell's not so bad if you get to have an angel with you.'"
"So where do Jasper and Alice fit into this?" I asked.
"Well around 1950, they both found us. Alice had a vision about both of them joining our family. We were a little weary especially since she seemed to know alot about us and we knew nothing about them. And sometime before that, I made the treaty with your ancestors."
He finished wrapping Jake's leg and put the gauze away.
"Is it okay if I get a blood sample from Jacob? I just want to run some test on it so I can specify as to how much medication is needed for an injured wolf. I'll give you the information and nobody will see the test results but me, you have my word."
"What do you think Beta?" Sam asked me. I rolled my eyes.
"You really need to give someone else this position. Anyway what's the worst that could happen?"
Sam thought it over for a minute.
"Ok but take only take what you need, and nothing more."
"Of course." He pulled out a syringe and came over to where we were standing. He carefully removed the IV and placed the syringe in Jacob's arm to draw blood. He didn't take that much and the area where the needle punctured already healed.
"You know, you didn't have to tell us all of that." Sam started. "Why did you?"
"While I did resent becoming what I am in the beginning, I don't resent it now. I've learned to make the best out of what hand fate decided to deal me. It gave me a beautiful wife, amazing children and a chance to do what I love. I know you don't completely trust my family, but I hold nothing against any of you, and I really don't mind sharing my story."
He paused to gather his things and I helped with the tank again.
"Well that's everything, let me know if his condition changes, and I'll head right over. I don't want him doing anything strenuous for awhile. He'll need crutches for a day at most but he'll have to act like he needs it around the humans."
Sam held his hand out and Carlisle shook it.
"Thank you, for everything." he said.
"I'm just doing my job there's no need to thank me."
"I'll walk you outside and escort you back." I said.
We both left the room and went into the front. Carlisle gave both Charlie and Billy an update and Billy repeatedly thanked him over and over. Carlisle shook his hand we walked outside. Most of the pack were very vocal about their thanks. Leah didn't say it out loud but she did give a nod of gratitude to him. We both got into his car and he drove away. When we were out of hearing range I spoke.
"Carlisle, can I ask you something?"
"Of course."
"Earlier today when I spoke to Edward, I refered to him and Bella as soulmates. He didn't correct me so I was wondering if they were, and which way did he find out?"
"Yes they are soulmates, and Edward found out when they sat next to eachother in biology. Their hands touched for a second and he felt the spark and he's sure she did as well."
"Huh." was all I could manage to say.
"Why do you ask?"
"No reason I was just curious. The way you vampires find your soulmates is intriguing."
"How do you wolves find your soulmate?" he asked.
"Well it's a little complicated to explain. I really shouldn't say anything but ah what the hell. I haven't found her yet but even if I did I still wouldn't be able to explain it. We call it imprinting, and it's done when we look at the person were meant to be with. On the outside looking in, you could say it's love at first sight. I've been in the heads of imprinted wolves and it's so much more than that. It's like a million steel cables are binding you to this one being. They become your heart and soul."
"I see and does the person you imprint on feel the same way?"
"It varies from person to person but the end result is the same, you end up together."
"Is it done purely to find your soulmate?"
"Well I think it is. Sam thinks it's for mating purposes only. You know to pass the gene on and make stronger wolves. It's only a theory but it's not something I agree with entirely. It's also something I can't dispell either."
"Why are you so against that theory?" he asked.
"I've been in their heads and they don't look at their soulmates like...someone whose only there to push out puppies."
"Hmm." was all he said.
We rode in silence until we got to the treaty line.
"Well this is my stop." I said extending my hand. "Thank you again."
"There's really no need to thank me." he said shaking my hand.
"Before I go, there's something I should tell you."
I paused.
"I told Edward to get as far away from here when he changes Bella. I strongly suggest working on a plan when you get back with your family."
"I will. Thank you for the warning." I nodded and got out of the car. He drove off an I ran back to Billy's house.
END FLASHBACK
That happened a week ago. Today's the day Jacob get's the invatation and runs away. I'm riding over there under the guise of checking on Jake, but I'll mostly be checking on Billy. I pulled up and everything seemed fine but I could smell Jacob's scent fading fast. I pulled up and put my bike in to park. I walked over to the front door and knocked.
"It's open." Came Billy's voice.
I opened the door and walked in.
"Hey Billy I just came by to-"
"Jake's not here." He said interrupting me.
"What? He's not supposed to patrol until later."
"You just missed him. We got a letter and a...wedding invitation."
"Bella's wedding?" I asked. He nodded.
"Edward sent it against Bella's wishes. I don't think it was meant to upset Jacob but he left in a hurry."
"I'm sure he'll be fine Billy. He just needs time is all." He nodded again.
"I hope so. You know I'm thinking about going in Jacob's place." He said. I froze. I did not see that coming.
"Uh are you sure?" I asked.
"Yes. I can't say I want to be...friends with the Cullens, but I can't hold a grudge against them anymore. Not one against Carlisle at least. Bella is my best friends daughter and I want her to be happy."
I nodded.
"So do you want someone from the pack to tag along with you?"
"I'm sure Sue would want to go. Her and Charlie are getting...close." He stared off into space with a knowing smirk. What was that about? I thought.
"Well if you do that, Seth's gonna jump on the bandwagon. He really likes Edward, I would dare say he looks up to him."
Billy chuckled.
"I know after Jake started getting better the boy wouldn't stop talking about his first kill. He kept going on about the fight with Edward." He said chuckling. "Gotta love that boy. He's so much like his father."
"Really?" I asked.
"Yeah, Harry was a carefree kinda person. Always going with the flow and never making waves."
"Huh. Well if he goes Sam won't like that too much."
"Me and Sue are members of the council, and we happen to be grown, we can do whatever we like. We don't need Sam's permission to go or who we can bring with us. Actually do you want to go?"
"What like your plus one?" I joked.
"Yes." He said seriously. I just stared at him blankly before I spoke.
"Um I guess. I don't mind the Cullens so it won't be a big deal to me."
"Good. I'll talk to Sue and we'll work something out." he said and I nodded. Just then the phone rang. I was closer to it so I answered.
"Black residence." I answered.
"Um hi is Billy or Jacob there? I really need to speak with one of them." A female voice on the other end asked.
"Sure one second." I handed Billy the phone. "It's for you."
"Hello?" he said.
"Dad? it's me Rachel." Rachel? Oh yeah Jake's older sister.
"Oh sweetheart how are you doing?" he said.
"I'm doing well but who answered the phone when I called?"
"That was you're cousin Thomas. The one I told you about remember?" Wait what did he say exactly?
"Your nephew from the half brother you thought you always had?" she asked. Oh I guess it was everything.
"Yes that one. So what's up?"
"Not much I'll be finished with school soon so I'll be home in about a week and a half."
"That's great sweetheart do you need someone to pick you up?"
"No my roomate is heading to forks to visit family so I'll ride with her."
"Ok I can't wait."
"Me too." She tried to sound enthused but with my wolf hearing I could tell it was forced.
"Bye sweetheart."
"Bye dad." And they hung up.
"One of my little girl's is coming home, ain't that something?" he asked.
"Sure I can't wait to meet her, she seems nice."
"She is." He paused. "I hope Jake isn't gone too long. I hate to think I lost all my kids."
I patted his shoulder.
"You didn't lose your kids uncle Billy, they just needed space. They know you love them and I know they love you."
"Thanks Thomas...did you just call me uncle?"
"Uh yeah. I'll stop if it weirds you out."
"No it's fine." he said smiling.
"Ok do you need anything from the store or something?"
"I'm fine."
"You sure? I could get something if you needed."
"No it's alright Sue will be over later and I can wait."
"Is it ok if I stay until she gets here? I'll feel more at ease."
"Sure." he said shrugging. "But I'm not the most interesting person in the world, so you'll be bored."
"It's fine I have no where else to be." I said smiling. "Not until later on tonight anyway."
"I thought Sam gave you the weekend off?"
"He did but I asked to run with Jake for awhile. He doesn't want the others pity or telling him to get over it. I can keep myself in check and I let him vent when he wants to."
"Thank you."
"Don't even mention it."
"So wanna watch a game or something?" he asked.
"Sure." I said with a shrug.
He clicked on the T.V. and we watched a baseball game waiting for Sue to come over.