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Jacob POV

I was sitting next to Max, holding her lax hand. It had been a week since the accident. Nobody talked to Fang apart from Nudge but Bella told me that Jasper and Edward had both picked up on the fact that she hated Max. Nobody could figure out why though.

"It's just not the same without you Max" I said rubbing the back of her hand.

"It's true. School always had been a drag but it was made bearable by the fact that you were waiting for me at the end of the day down by the beach. Those afternoon volleyball games were so much fun. We always beat the other team's asses. You laughed so much; it was good to see you smile after what happened. I wish I could see your smile again, hear your voice saying my name and laughing your head off as you dived for that ball. We don't go out anymore, me and the guys. Mainly I stay here with you"

Tears started pouring down my cheeks as I clutched Max's hand. "I'm so sorry Max. If I hadn't said that we were going to get married then you wouldn't be here. I was so angry at Lissa though. You were right. She is the most annoying character in the history of the world. Her Mom's not much better. I can see why Mom cut off all ties to her sister and Lissa. If I had taunted Fang either than you would feel the need to protect me"

"You wouldn't be here if it weren't for me!"

A kind, old nurse walked in then.

"Son. You need to step outside. Breath. What happened to your girlfriend is not your fault"

I followed her outside to a little courtyard. There were other nurses and doctors having a smoke, talking to patients or jus having a lunch break. We sat down at one of the tables and the nurse took out a baloney sandwich.

She noticed my look of disgust, "What don't you like baloney? Nevermind. Tell me about your girlfriend"

"Max, her name is Max and I'm Jacob"

"I'm Evona. Now tell"

"Well we were talking, our whole group, with her ex-boyfriend and friends. My cousin Lissa came along and Max and her really hated each, it was something in the past over Fang her ex-boyfriend. They started arguing and then Lissa said she could withdraw her permission for Max to date me and that made me really mad. So I pointed out that I was planning on marrying Max even before she showed up. Fang didn't take that very well, see he's still in love with Max. So he started a fight and throwing punches at me. I didn't retaliate but it was too much for Max to stand by and watch me get beaten up so she stood in front of me and took a punch to the head that was intended for me. We brought her to Dr. Cullen's because we are friends with his children and he said her skull was broken"

To my shame I nearly started bawling then and there. Evona patted my arm.

"Now you listen here boy. You are in no way responsible for the condition of Max"

I nodded not believing it.

"Right?"

"Right" I said although my voice cracked and I was so close to bawling that I was sure the minute I opened my mouth, the torrents of tears would start.

"Now go and do something. I may not know Max but I am pretty sure that she wouldn't want you to cut everybody out of your life"

And she all but chucked me out of the hospital.

Sam POV

It had been a week since Max was put in hospital. Jacob spent all his time there. He really loved her. They truly were imprints.

I was surprised when I saw Jacob walking down to the First Beach. The whole pack was.

"Jake! You're back!" Embry and Quil yelled.

"Nice to see you Jake" I said giving him a hug.

"I'm going to go to the school"

"Forks high? Why?"

"I want to talk to him. You coming?"

"Sure why not"

We jumped onto our motorcycles and raced down to the local high school.

The school kids were just entering school when we got there.

The kids started whispering as we walked in, "What's happening?" so many people asked.

Jake marched straight up to Fang. "Hey, don't worry about it" he said laying a hand on Fang's shoulder.

He shrugged Jake's hand of his shoulder. "Shut up" he said and turned away.

"Fang - "

"It's her birthday tomorrow. And she's in hospital. It's not all right! I put my best friend and the girl I am in love with in hospital!"

"Fang – "

"Shut up Jake!"

"Fang. I know what it's like. I killed my girlfriend. Max is still alive. Don't despair" This time it wasn't Jake who spoke but Jasper. We all knew how he killed her. He lost control when he first turned.

The bell rang and everybody rushed into the school leaving me and the pack alone.

"Let's go guys"

Bella POV

I was shocked by what happened this morning. Jake had forgiven Fang but Fang has still not forgiven himself.

Whispers filled the hall as I walked down the hall.

"It looked like there was going to be a fight"

"Which guy was hotter?"

"Is this about Max? She hasn't been at school for a while"

I nearly stopped at that one but I forced myself to keep on going. That would just give an indication that told them what the fight was really about.

I sat in Biology, looking sadly at Max's empty seat next to Fang.

"Max is missing again Mr. Banner. I think she's skipping"

Brigid's whiny nasally voice rang about the classroom as everybody stopped chatting.

"Yes she is missing again, Brigid. I don't need a student to tell me when my niece is missing" Mr. Banner's tone was icy and the whole class was stunned. He had never used that tone of voice before.

"Right class. Take out these workbooks and do the questions on pages 39 – 54"

Edward slipped in beside me. "Sorry, I'm late Mr. Banner. I was visiting and lost track of time"

He nodded. Fang, him and I all new who he was visiting. He was off visiting Max and talking to her like we all did.

"Who or what were you visiting?"

"None of your damn business" I snapped at her.

"Brigid that is enough" Mr. Banner said in that icy tone again.

Brigid grumbled but she got onto her work.

About halfway through the lesson Mr. Banner got a phone call.

"Mr. Banner speaking"

"Why? Why are they doing that? They have no right to!"

"Father! Bullshit! You left her to look after herself and 5 other kids when she was 10 years old! You also did all those horrible things to her!"

We could only hear one side of the conversation, but it was obvious as soon as he said those words that they were talking about Max.

"I don't care whether it was for the good of the world or whatever! You cannot do this! She's only been like this for a week!"

"I can't believe that Valencia would agree to this! I'm going to call her!"

"Fine, Jeb"

He hung up without saying goodbye. He called the secretary of the principal.

"It's an emergency Anne"

"Yes it is about her"

"Thank you" he said hanging up. He pulled on his coat and put on his hat.

"Fang, Bella and Edward you are all coming with me"

We all left our books behind and ran out after him.

"Is it about Max?" Fang asked the question I was dying to hear answered.

"Yes" he said his face grim.

"What's wrong Mr. Banner?" We all asked.

"That bastard Jeb is turning off the machines"

*Dramatic music starts*

Aren't I cruel? Don't you hate me?

As for the rest you're going to have to wait.

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