Bella's POV

Outside, Charlie hugged me, something he rarely did, and headed back to the station to get a B.O.L.O. (be on the lookout) issued for the suspicious car. He and Billy suggested I leave my truck since the driver would know it and could follow me. I stiffened at the thought. I was to ride to La Push with Billy and Jake.

In the cab of Billy's truck the atmosphere was tense as we were all quiet. Jake held my hand, still comforting me. I could tell he was worried until we finally crossed the border and he relaxed, giving me an 'it's okay...we're safe now' look. Billy gave my other hand a squeeze and I began to relax then too. Billy already felt like family to me, and that simple gesture let me know that he cared for me and wanted to protect me just as much as Charlie did. I had questions, well...just one really, for Billy but I knew that it could wait until we were at his home first so I just decided to bask in the heat radiating off of Jake.

Jacob's POV

I could feel Bella relaxing finally, and I was grateful for my dad offering his own comfort to her. He really loved Bella and he'd been very happy we were dating. I was dating Bella Swan. That thought still made me feel like a kid in a candy store. I was sure my dad knew that Bella wanted to ask him about the Cullen's, but I wasn't sure how much he would actually tell her. There were things that I had been itching to tell her, but I had been waiting for the right time. I guess after today there was no time like the present. I needed to talk to my dad first though, to make sure it was okay. I started to feel a bit anxious and nervous about what she would hear and how she might react. Billy shot me a 'calm down, son' look. He always knew when I was uneasy. I nodded and concentrated on Bella's scent...strawberries and vanilla...I would never tire of that smell. And then I was calm again; Bella had that effect on me.