A/N: I'm so super sorry for the long wait for tis chapter. I don't really have a good excuse except for a case of writer's block and just forgetting. Anyway so I guess since I've taken this long, I'll get right to it.
Chapter 11
We stayed on the island for about two or three weeks. I really lost track of the time. We snorkeled, swam, explored, sun bathed and just enjoyed each other.
One night in particular, Seth and I were taking a moonlight walk on the beach. I had been thinking of a thought that bothered me a bit but never could find the right words to express it.
As we walked that night, I held on to his arm and was quiet for a while.
Seth stopped, turned to me, and said, "Sophie, What's the matter. You've been quiet for a while. A penny for your thoughts?"
I sighed and just decided to go for it. I then said, "So you guys stop aging as long as you remain a wolf right? However Sam and a few of the guys have decided to stop being wolves and now will continue to age along with their imprints?"
Seth nodded and said, "Generally. Though it takes a lot of practice to become stable enough in your temperament to stop altogether. Why?"
"Well I just wondered maybe about you. I know how much you like being a wolf and that Jake needs you in the pack."
Seth then sighed and said, "You've been wondering, when I will be ready to stop altogether? I guess when you are ready for me to stop and grow alongside you I will."
I then said, "But that's just it. What if I don't want to grow old with you?" and at the look of horror on his face I quickly recovered how I wanted to phrase that. "What I meant was Jake and Nessie can be like the fairytales and truly live happily ever after. I kind of feel cheated."
He then smiled figuring out what I was getting at. He said, "Wow that one has never come up. For you to become immortal, you'd have to become a vampire. As you know wolves and vampires are natural enemies. I don't know if the imprint would last through vamperization. Although for the sake of argument the only way it would be allowed is with permission from the alpha and you would have to be dying and already had made the conscious decision that you wanted that life before that moment."
I then said, "Oh so there is no guarantee that the imprint would last for us?"
He shook he head and said, "was that an option you would want?"
"I don't know. I mean I know the connection we have is eternal, but if hypothetically something were to happen, I know you enough to know that you, even though you might not try to kill yourself to follow, you'd be hallow inside the same as I would. I guess I was hoping that we could have some kind of a backup plan just to be safe."
Seth then responded, "Well I guess who's to know. Even though we are natural enemies, I suppose it may be possible. Look at Jake and Nessie. He imprinted on Nessie who is a half vampire. However, when he sees the other hybrid vampire that helped save Nessie's life as a baby, he feels the natural fight in him. So maybe we can talk to Carlisle if that ever comes up down the line. Maybe it could be our back up."
I shrugged my shoulders and said, "You are right. I guess there is no use borrowing trouble right? Wanna race back to the house? Loser makes the snack and winner gets to pick the movie we watch?"
"Deal! Ready set…" and instead of waiting for go, I started running knowing full well that he'd pass me up within seconds.
Sure enough laughing while screaming cheater, Seth ran up behind me, picked me up and kept running.
When we got to the house, he said, "You little cheater, just for that not only do I get to choose the movie, but get an extra prize for your forfeit. I want popcorn, I want to watch Spiderman, cause let's face it we both know I'm a nerd. But my extra prize for you cheating is a neck message."
I raise my eyebrows and said, "Really a neck message. That's the best you can come up with?"
"Well I get the best of everything. My favorite snack, my favorite movie, and my favorite person, giving me a neck message really is a sweet deal."
"Ok if that's what you want."
He nodded and we towards the movie room, while I popped the popcorn. We only had about three more days before we headed back.
No one's POV
Meanwhile back home, Leah was washing dishes one afternoon and she heard a knock. It was Emily. She dried her hands and opened the door. After a hug Leah invited, her in. Sensing that Emily needed to talk, Leah led her to the couch.
She said, "Emily can I get you anything to eat or drink?"
Emily shook her head and said, "I'm afraid Sam got some really bad news and may be in danger of phasing again. Is Embry home, I went to Jake's but they went to the Cullen's house to prepare for the twins in the next few days."
Leah then said, "Yes he's asleep, but I'm sure he won't mind going help out. I'll wake him."
Embry woke and went with Emily. When they arrived at Sam's house, he was out back pacing.
Embry said, "He Sam, What's wrong? Emily said you were worried and she's worried you may rephrase."
Sam then handed a crumbled letter to Sam, It read:
Dear Mr. Sam Uley,
We from Watson and Sons Law firm in Baton Rouge, LA, regret to inform you that your father Joshua Uley passed away about three weeks ago.
He asked us to contact you on confirmation of his death as we found out this morning. We ask if you could please make arrangements by either your Lawyer to contact us or if you haven't got one to contact us yourself to help us put your father's documents and paper work together. Contact us anytime and we are sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Phillip Watson
Embry finished reading it and said, "Sam, I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do?"
Sam wiped his face and said, "I don't have a Lawyer, but perhaps one of the Cullens may have a degree in that or something. I'll need to speak with whoever it is and who knows what my father left behind being in Louisiana."
Embry then said, "Well I can check with them and get back to you. I really am sorry for your loss." Embry knew from being in the pack, Sam never thought much of his father since he was never around, but if anyone of them understood about not have their father around Embry did, and he knew it still hurt. Embry continued, "Let me know what else I can do."
Sam thanked him and Embry could tell he was near the tear breaking point and would need to be alone with Emily.
After discussing with the Cullens, and Edward having had the background in Law school the last go round of college, they set up a meeting along with Alice to predict the weather for a day to meet with the Lawyers in Louisiana.
As documents unfolded His father had another son. This came as no surprise when they found out it was in fact Embry just as they had thought when he phased at the beginning.
Sam and Embry took comfort in the fact that they were indeed not only pack brothers but Blood brothers as well.
His father had led a wild life and he was connected to a woman named Elizabeth Allen that had a signed marriage licensed but were divorced less than a year later. They had a child together, but no record of the woman or child could be found.
With all of this unfolding, everyone but Alice had forgotten that Seth and Sophia would be arriving the next day from their honeymoon. However Alice will be Alice and went set up their house for a welcoming party. She would text Seth letting him know to text her after they land and she would have a cab waiting to drive them to their house.
The next day Alice had everything set up, and went against her own mind in having a lot of people to just Charlie and Sue, Leah and Embry, Edward and Bella, Jake and Nessie, and she and Jasper. So they all left for the Clearwater house as soon as Seth had text her saying they had touched down at the Seattle airport.
Everyone chatted a bit and waited. An hour went by and they hadn't arrived. Alice figuring they had some traffic thought nothing of it. When the second hour passed, she tried to look into the future but couldn't see anything. So she went ahead and text Seth, but no answer came.
When the next half hour came, Alice gasped as Jake's phone rang almost simultaneously. Everyone looked to Alice as Jake answered. It was Carlisle. Jake spoke quickly and hung up to face everyone.
He said, "It was Carlisle. The cab with Seth and Sophia went off the road. They aren't sure of the details but I think the driver is dead and Seth has scrapes and bruises. However Sophia doesn't look so good. They just got to the hospital and Carlisle called on his way.
Everyone started to move at once to head to the hospital. Charlie, Sue, Leah and Embry in the cruiser, and everyone else in Jake's suv.
When they arrived at the Hospital Seth was now seated in the waiting room with a bandage on his hand and his shirt stained in blood. Sue ran up to him and hugged him. Seth was in tears and couldn't speak. Charlie went behind to see if he could get any information. Edward tried to follow Carlisle's thoughts.
Just as Charlie was coming back, Carlisle came in right behind him. Carlisle went over to Seth, and said, "It's pretty bad. She's broken a few ribs which appears to have punctured a lung causing it to collapse. We have her on a breathing machine because she's not really breathing on her own. She also has a pretty bad concussion. And there appears to have a slight swelling of the brain. As of right now she has a twenty percent chance of making it through the night.
Seth looked at Carlisle with the saddest eyes, as he said, "Carlisle there must be something you can do. Can I speak to you for a moment alone?"
Carlisle nodded and everyone left out of hearing range.
Carlisle then looked at Seth and said, "When you say "Something" I guessing you are referring to changing her?"
Seth nodded and told him the conversation they had a few days ago on the beach. Carlisle listened and then only as Carlisle could answer, "Well Seth I won't deny that her case is so severe that she is at the point where I'd allow her to be changed. As far as the imprint changing I cannot say. I guess it would all depend on you once the process is over and how you feel when it is complete. Since this is something she expressed and said she wanted, I suggest that you truly think it over and talk with both Jake and Embry. I will be keeping an eye on her tonight. You can stay with her. We normally don't allow someone to stay in ICU with a patient, but I think I can pull some strings in there, with the fact being that you were just arriving from your honeymoon. I'll let in back in for a visit in about thirty minutes. Talk to Jake he will be the best understanding about this."
Seth nodded and said, "Thanks Carlisle. Can you send in Jake and Embry?"
Carlisle nodded and said, "Of Course"
When Carlisle walked Seth lost it. Here he was faced with the choice. Either she possibly be taken away from him forever altogether, or be turned into what is considered his enemy. Of course ever since the day he fought alongside Edward he never referred to them as that anymore. Of course the Italian vamps were a different story. Would his imprint remain, he was convinced that he would still love her no matter what she was.
He was looking out the window when Jake entered. Jake walked over to Seth and placed a hand on his shoulder. Seth took a deep breath and said, "Jake how is it fair? I've only had her in my life for less than four months and now she's being ripped from me. I'm guessing you heard Carlisle and my conversation. I know this hospital isn't big enough to muffle even our conversation. What do you think?"
Jake was prepared with and answer, he said, "Well Seth I for one don't know if the imprint will last throughout the change. It's possible but not likely. I know in your situation for Nessie I'd be willing to try anything, but at the risk of losing our connection altogether. In death we'd be separated not long because I'd follow her. I'd find a way. I know that's not what you nor would Sophia want you to do. However you may have to make the decision quick so if it comes down to the wire, you have permission to turn her. Carlisle will need to bring her to the house to do it. So make sure you let him know soon. Seth we really do wish you the best of luck with this."
Jake patted his shoulder and Seth made his way to sit on the bedside of his beloved.
There was no response Carlisle came in to check on her. As he was checking her vitals, her heart rate dropped. It took a few minutes to stabilize her, but Carlisle managed. He then dismissed the rest of his staff. He told Seth, "You have to make the decision. She may not make it through the night and if you decide the change I'll have to bring her to the house. I make up all the papers saying there is nothing that I can do for her here and you are taking her home to die. After the bite I'll call her aunt and uncle. We'll have to present her as a cremated because she was too messed up from the accident. We can hold a memorial. If you would like a moment I'll give you some space."
Carlisle waked out and Seth picked up her hand. He kissed it and said to Sophia, "Oh my love… I know you wanted to be turned if it ever came to this. How can I… turn you with the risk of our love being severed, but I cannot just stand by while you slip away from me. If only you could tell me what to do."
Tears rand down his face and then Carlisle came back in. Seth took a deep breath and said, "Ok Turn her. It was her wish only days ago. I know somehow I'll hang on to our Love."
Carlisle nodded and said, I thought you may go that way. I have the paperwork ready just sign here and I'll discharge her to be taken to our house to be cared for there. I really wish there was something more I could do."
Seth signed it and they took her to be changed at the Cullen house.
A/N: Ok this was a really difficult chapter. I'm still not sure if I did it the justice that it needed, which is what took me so long to both finish and upload it. Please let me know your thoughts. So until next chapter, Lots of Love Missionrycook!
