The Making of the Alpha Pair - Chapter 13 – Charlie POV
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I finally got a chance to get out of the station and head out to La Push. I have to say that I feel like a million bucks. I didn't realize how a solid night of sleep can do so much good. I picked up the banana boxes from the grocery store like Billy asked me to and I've got a couple of hours to get some fishing in. I can't stop the smile as I drive along singing with the radio.
I should check and see how the night went for Bella. I hope her night was ok. She was the happiest I have seen her in a long time last night. I remember telling Billy he was full of it with his Indian Mumbo Jumbo when he would say that the kids were destined to be together but it looks like he may have been right. If Jacob Black is what it takes for my baby girl to heal then he can come live with us and I will drive him to school each morning. Normal teen drama is not to much to ask for is it? I'll give them a call just in case things didn't go well. I may need to pick up more beer to soothe my friend. I grab my cell and hit the speed dial.
Jacob growls "Yes?" to answer the phone. If the happiest kid on the planet is not happy it doesn't bode well for last night.
"Hay there Jacob. Did she have nightmares last night?"
Bella must be nearby. Jacob whispers "Yeah she did wake up once but I was able to calm her pretty quickly."
"Just once – that's a really good night. I'm headed in to drown some worms with your old man. I'll drop off the boxes he asked me to pick up before I meet up with him and Harry"
"OK Charlie, well see you in a bit".
I can't stop my smile. She only woke up once and was calmed quickly, that is amazing. If this keeps up here but reverts back to the bad nights I may have to consider moving. God I hope not. That was the house Renee and I picked out. Then again … I want Bella move past Edward but I haven't really moved past Renee. I have the same couch, the same pictures on the walls. The only picture that has changed is the school pictures of Bella. I still have our wedding picture sitting on the end table. I can't imagine where else I would live. Maybe some new paint and furnisher wouldn't hurt though. I'll see what Bella thinks. She could help me pick things out.
I pull up to the little red house. I grab the first stack of boxes from the passenger seat and head in with a quick tap on the door. "Bella. Jacob. Here are the boxes Billy asked me to bring down."
Jacob comes out of the hall. "Hay Charlie. I'll give you a hand with the others."
"Where's Bella?"
"I think she's in the restroom."
"Ah. Let's get them inside and then I'll go find then old man."
The boy heads out without a shirt or shoes. I just shake my head and go out with him to unload the back seat and the trunk. When we move them from the porch to inside I hear Bella in the kitchen.
"There's my girl." She's at the stove and looks happy. She's even out of her sweats and has on a pair of jeans and that huge sweater she loves so much. I still say it looks like it is trying to eat her head.
She looks back to the door smiling but doesn't move from the stove. "Hi Dad. You're early. Dinner's not till 6:00 and Billy's not here yet."
"I know kiddo; I'm going to meet up with him for a bit of fishing before dinner. What are you fixing? It smells good in here."
She smiles knowing it is one of my favorites. "Chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes."
"I still don't understand how you can wear those sweaters while you cook. You make me hot just watching you"
She chuckles and comes over giving me a hug. "Then go fishing and freeze yourself and you can have some hot food to thaw you out later."
"All right, I'll see you at dinner." I head out the door feeling even better after seeing how good Bella looks.