Hey guys... Sorry for the delay in updates. Many tough things have happened to me lately and I just haven't felt the desire to write. But keep in mind that I've tried over and over again to get this chapter for you. SO here it is! I'm not happy with it. I guess I never am happy with it but as long as you like it, its all good! Let me know! I still need travel suggestions for Jake and Nessie's vacation...

Surprise

(Renesmee)

I woke up to find my dad standing in the doorway, grinning at me. Startled, I jumped up and raised an eyebrow at him. "What's going on?" I asked.

"Get ready as fast as you can, Ness." he said simply. His crooked grin widened slightly.

"Dad, what's going on?"

He shook his head. "I can't tell you. The only thing I can say is that Jake is on his way here now."

Tears filled my eyes at the thought of his name and I tried hard not to think of his face, which would most likely bring forth sobs. Before I even had time to cheer myself up, my father was on the bed next to me, his arm around my small shoulders.

"Ness, there's no need to cry now. You have no idea what is about to happen." he whispered with a wink.

As I looked up at him in confusion, he began to chuckle. "Daddy? Can you please tell me what's going on?"

"Sorry but I can't. You have to hear it from Jake."

He stood from the bed and pulled me up with him, making sure I was ok to stand. Even though he knew I was a lot less fragile than a normal human girl, he still worried that the slightest thing would harm me. I suppose that stems from the protectiveness that he had for my mom when she was a human.

"Go get ready." he smiled and pushed me gently toward my door.

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I rushed through a shower and blow dried my hair with an intensity I didn't know I had and then ran to my room in my fluffy bathrobe and searched through my closet -which was overrun by designer pieces and expensive fabrics. Finally, I found a simple green t-shirt and a pair of black skinny jeans and rushed out, clutching a pair of white flip-flops in my left hand.

"Renesmee, I know that you're excited about all of this secrecy and everything, but I wouldn't be so happy." my mother said, he voice deeper than usual. I could tell she was serious; angry even. I walked over to her and placed my hands on each of her cheeks and told her exactly what I hoped she needed to hear. Don't worry.

She shook her head as soon as she saw the words. "Ness, you have no idea what's going on."

And that is exactly why you shouldn't expect anything of me but curiosity and excitement. Right?

Once again, she shook her head, letting her hair dance slightly. I grinned, imagining what might come next. "Ness, I understand that, but I have to ask you to be open-minded."

This time, I spoke out loud. "About what?"

She took an unneeded breath and plunged forward; I could tell she was nervous. "Jake is going to ask you something…" she said simply, letting her words trail off.

I couldn't help letting my face light up at the many possibilities. "What is he going to ask me?" I asked.

She closed her eyes and growled lightly. "I'm…not allowed to tell you."

I groaned. "Mom, I don't get it. How was Dad grinning from ear to ear and you're upset about whatever this is?"

She stood in silence, staring down at me like I was a little child. Ha. Well, I guess I am. I thought to myself. "Renesmee, just be aware that what's going be asked isn't going to go over well with the rest of the family."

I thought about that for a few seconds and realized that something was going to change completely and I would be the one to decide whether I agreed with the change or not. Great… I thought sarcastically. "Whatever, Mom. Can I go the house now?" I asked impatiently.

She gave me a look of warning and nodded. I hugged her and kissed her cheek with a smile and ran out the cottage door. After a few minutes, I reached the house and ran up the porch steps quickly, yet noiselessly.

"Nessie!" screamed Rose from inside the house.

I groaned. What now? "What, Aunt Rose?" I called.

"Don't give me that…"

I ignored her from then on, trying to block out all the curse words pouring out of her mouth. Rose needs to learn some manners!

"Ness, you better not go through with whatever that dog asks of you!" Rose screamed as she found her way to the porch.

"I don't even know what's going on so…"

"Well, just don't agree to it!"

I stood staring at my aunt in shock. What could possibly have made her so mad? I asked myself and then images started going through my mind. Daydreams in a sense.

I saw me and my mom picking out a beautiful white dress with Aunt Alice critiquing every possible flaw in the fabric or accessories. A church filled with romantic candles covering every stable surface and flowers scattered about the floor and pews. Even as I see the spectacular ambiance of the building, I see the man who made it possible, Jacob Black. His smile is wide and excited but his eyes seem to be filled with unshed tears.

"Ness, are you listening to me!?" Rose asks and I blinked away the hopes and dreams I was witnessing within me.

"Umm, yeah…" I murmured, knowing she'd hear me either way.

"Nessie, I'm serious about this!" she exclaimed, her voice growing a lot higher than it should have been able to. As she paced the porch, Uncle Emmett came out and grinned at her fury.

"Hey, Babe, calm down. Don't scare Nessie!" he laughed, patting my head with his huge hand. I giggled as he winked at me. At least I have his support, obviously.

I heard a car driving up to the house and turned to see Jake's Rabbit coming to a stop in front of the porch steps. I grinned, probably from ear to ear.

"Filthy, dog." Rose murmured under her breath and I knew she forgot about the fact that I could hear a lot better than a normal human child. Sometimes being half-vampire is a blessing. I thought to myself with a grin.

"Hey, Ness!" Jake smiled as he stepped out of the car, closing the door quickly. He ran up the steps and I ran into his arms. "Whoa!" he gasped as I jumped up and latched on to his neck and let him twirl me around. I've never done that… Is it just because Rose is in watching? I wondered as he set me back down onto the porch and chuckled slightly.

"What?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

He laughed again and shook his head. "Nothing, you're just so enthusiastic today."

I nodded, feeling a little awkward. "Sorry."

He patted my back gently and sighed. "I like it, Ness."

A low hiss came from the front door. We turned and found Rose in the doorway glaring at us. Jake stepped in front of me protectively. "Blondie, now is not the time. Can you get out of here?" he asked rudely.

She hissed again and then said, "Fine, but I'll be listening to everything."

Jake stepped aside and I watched Aunt Rose's statuesque form disappearing into the house as she screamed, "Edward, the beast is here!" even though she knew he would already know that. She just wants to say it.

I looked up at Jacob and he gave a "whatever" type shrug and I smiled, nodding. He could always make me feel better.

"Ah, Jacob." my dad said as he stepped out onto the porch, shutting the door behind him, despite the fact that everyone in the house would still be able to hear the conversation. "I suppose I should tell Nessie what all of this is about and then I'll leave you both to the planning?" he asked with a mischievous grin.

Jake nodded. "Yeah."

I looked up at my dad and he winked. After an unneeded sigh, he spoke. "Alright, darling. I've decided that, after a lot of thinking, you need a break from this house and the cottage. You need a break from Forks."

I scrunched my face up in confusion. I looked up at my dad's handsome face and asked, What's that got to do with Jake? Is the family going on vacation or…?

He shook his head. "Nessie, we're not all going."

I could tell my dad was dancing around the meaning of the secrecy, but I couldn't figure out why. I looked from him to Jacob and back again and then finally spoke out loud. "What do you mean then?"

Jacob grinned widely and then cleared his throat as if to speak but he didn't. My father answered my question.

"Renesmee, you and Jacob are going to go on vacation together."

My mouth dropped even though I didn't mean for it to. I looked up at my father's face again. Are you serious? Why?

"Because, Jake has been really stressed about everything. The family is bringing him a lot of pressure. I figured it would be a good idea for you to get out for a while also."

I looked at Jake and he smiled his big smile and said, "Is that ok with you, Ness?"

I jumped up and touched his face with my hands and sent him my excitement with one sentence: Of course its ok with me!

He winked at me and I couldn't help but hop up and wrap my hands around his neck. He enveloped me in his huge, feverous arms and swung me around, chuckling non-stop.

I closed my eyes and took in his musky scent. Even though there was the sharp scent of wolf to him that I hated, I loved the stronger smell of his hair and breath. As I thought about everything I loved about him, I thought one thing:

How long will I have with him?

HEY GUYS! Thanks for reading! Please, in your reviews (hopefully you still love this story and me enough to review) please give me suggestions on places for Jake and Ness to travel! I have a few ideas, but I want to make you guys happy!!! Please read and review and answer the question: "Where the heck are they going!?"