Well, I've almost forgotten about this story until a random review hit my inbox a few weeks ago. So, if there's anyone out there still reading this story, here's the next chapter for y'all.

Chapter 11

Carlisle and Grissom returned by dark completely stated. "You did very well. You should be a quick learner up north."

"I still don't see why I have to lea…" His nose caught the sweet scent of Sara. He rushed up to the room and burst through the door.

Carlisle was right on his heels and grabbed him as he growled. "Gil, calm down."

Grissom was still sniffing the air as if it was intoxicating to him. "I need her."

"I know, just not right now. You need to go with Jasper and Alice." He pulled Grissom from the room. "You'll leave tonight."

Jasper and Alice had several things already packed for Grissom so they didn't have to waste time. They loaded up Carlisle's car and drove to the airport. A private pilot was flying them to Anchorage.

After a few hours Carlisle called Esme and told her they could return home. They were back within the hour followed by Edward and Bella.

"Carlisle, can I speak with you?" Edward asked his father.

The elder stood. "Of course son." They went into his study and sat down. "What's on your mind?"

"Well as you know Bella and I are engaged, and I want to take her somewhere special for our honeymoon." He was obviously a bit nervous.

Carlisle smiled. "I know what you're getting at, and it was going to be a wedding present from your mother and I, but since you are inquiring about it now…" Carlisle stood and pulled an envelope out of his desk. He handed it to Edward. "Take Bella to the island, and consider this an engagement present.

Edward opened the envelope. There was a set of plane tickets. "I don't get it."

"If Bella is determined to be changed, she will never see her family again. Take her to see her mother, take her to wherever you two want to go. Show her things she will enjoy while still human. Then when you return, I'm sure Alice will have things all planned out and you guys can get married." Carlisle looked at his son hoping he would approve.

"I'm sure Bella will love it. Thanks." Edward was shocked that he would get so much attention.

Carlisle looked upon his son. "I'm sure you know by now that Rose and Emmett are gone."

Edward nodded. "It's at the front of your mind, that and your concern over Gil."

He gave his son a grin. "Of course it is. I'm just seeing everyone deciding to go off on their own direction. I hope that you and Bella will return when you are ready."

"I'm sure she wouldn't want to be away too long."

"Any idea where Rose and Emmett went?" Carlisle wanted to know if Edward had heard anything.

He nodded. "They went to Rio. Emmett called me and said they were going to stay on the island for a month or so and then they might go to Ireland."

Carlisle sighed. "If you hear from them again, please ask them to keep in touch. I'd really appreciate to know that they are okay." Edward smiled and stood. They walked out of the study and went downstairs to join the girls.

Sara was curled up on the couch watching television with Bella. They didn't talk much as they were enthralled in the movie they were watching. As it got later in the evening, Bella was the first one to doze off. Sara knew what it was like to be an outsider who finally found those that you relate more to. She had found that connection when first meeting Grissom, and was able to get close to him eventually even if it took a few years. Bella was young and had found those she felt comfortable being around. Although it was odd that she found vampires.

Edward entered followed by Carlisle. He carefully scooped up Bella and took her up to his room. Carlisle sat where Bella was once sleeping. He glanced at Sara before turning her attention to the screen. Thirty minutes later, he heard her heart beat soften and even out. Carlisle turned off the television and like his son, scooped up Sara. He took her to her room and placed her on the bed and covered her up.

Grissom was nervous. He was in a strange house away from Sara, and he was no longer human. It was nearly eight in the morning and was still dark outside. He hadn't slept in almost 24 hours and didn't feel a bit tired. What he was feeling was anxiety. Sara was fresh on his mind and the fact that she was pregnant and alone. Suddenly he felt a wave a calmness wash through his thoughts.

Jasper and Alice quickly settled in and instantly Jasper felt Grissom's thoughts and uneasiness. It had been sometime since Jasper had to deal with a newborn, but he could tell that Grissom was already different than most.

The first week Jasper took Grissom up the mountain south of Takotna. He taught him how to hone his newly acquired traits. Grissom was fast to catch on and was very grateful for having Jasper as a teacher. At first he didn't think he would be able to do some of the things Jasper was asking, but after seeing himself without a shirt on for the first time took the breath he didn't need away.

His torso was smooth and muscular. He couldn't remember a time in his life when he had any kind of muscle definition. This was defiantly a change he liked. Even though it hadn't been much more than a week since his change, Grissom was constantly thinking about Sara. He had caught her scent before he left and had taken one of her shirts. When he was alone he sat and held it close.

Grissom knew there was a town close by and considered checking it out. The minute he thought about it, Jasper and Alice entered. "You need to refrain from being around humans." Alice told him.

"I miss Sara so much; I don't know how much longer I can stand to be away from her. It's almost painful." He explained.

"Carlisle wouldn't approve, but maybe we can walk down towards town, and if the scent of the humans doesn't bother you, we'll drive down." Grissom perked up. "Just don't say a word until we do it." Alice offered and when Grissom agreed, she and Jasper left.

Jasper looked at her like she was crazy, and the only thing she did was point to her head and smile. It was her telling him that she had already seen it happening.

The first trip to town is a little trying for Grissom, but as they returned more frequently he gets better at controlling his craving. Jasper is like his shadow and goes everywhere with him. They hunt both prey animals but when Grissom takes his first bear, he's addicted to large predatory animals.

Before he knew it a month had gone by and Sara's shirt was losing its scent of her. Alice and Jasper knew he why he was clutching the shirt. They tried to keep him occupied with training him and his new senses, but Alice soon foresaw the inevitable.

She waited until he picked up. "Carlisle."

"Alice, what's wrong?" His voice was full of concern.

"Grissom is demanding that he return to Sara. He brought one of her shirts and now the scent has faded." She was unsure about what to do.

Carlisle sighed. "Do you see him hurting her?"

"Right now I don't see anything, but he and Jasper. Grissom tries to leave and they fight, and he gets away. Unless we decide to come home sooner."

"I don't know what to tell you Alice, you know how dangerous a newborn is around humans."

Alice paused. "Yeah, well about that." She paused and Carlisle patiently waited for her to clarify. "Last week he wanted to go to town."

"Alice."

"Hear me out; we kept to the outskirts for a few days before just passing straight through. Within a few days, he was comfortable being amongst the humans." She could hear Carlisle's displeasure at their decision, but he didn't express it. "I think he'll be fine, I still see Sara's baby. Nothing in her future has changed."

Carlisle was conflicted but if Alice was confident, he would entrust in her. "Okay, I'll tell Sara. We'll see you guys in a few days."

"Grissom's going to be excited."

"But if you see anything change, you let me know."

"I will." She hung up just as Jasper and Grissom returned from hunting. "I just spoke with Carlisle, and he says that if you can control yourself, we can return to Forks."

Grissom's eyes lit up. "I don't think I could ever hurt her."

"I've seen her future, she's fine." Alice clarified.

The remaining hours in Alaska drew on longer than Grissom had wished. He knew that it took a little bit of time to arrange a flight for vampires traveling out of Alaska. The time soon came and they were all on board the small craft headed towards Forks.

I hope this is what everyone was expecting. Of course Grissom always has to advance ahead of the curve, even in the world of vampires.

TDCSI