Edward paced back and forth across the "living" room as Carlisle watch, almost amused. He probably walked the length of the room 15 times before he stopped and turned to Carlisle.

"I don't know what to do." He spoke at last. "I'm fully aware of the situation and everything, but Bella loves him even so. I can't keep the fact that he's back from her. It wouldn't be right; it wouldn't make me feel like a good person. I only want what's best for her, and you know that." Edward debated with himself out loud.

"Edward, no one is telling you what to do. If you want to tell her, that's your decision." Carlisle simply stated. "I know you're trying your best. She's not going to be very happy if you hide it from her and she finds out later, which will inevitably happen."

"I know, I'm just afraid that something will happen, and Alice won't be able to see anything. It might be a disaster waiting to happen. We still don't know where he went or anything, he could be totally different. It's just hard to tell."

"Either way, you know Esme and myself are here for you, as well as the others. We will have your back no matter what you want to do." Carlisle simply stated before returning to read a book he was once absorbed into.

Edward headed for the front door, and took a double take. "I think…I think I'm going to go take a trip." Carlisle answered with a simple nod, without even looking up from his book.

As he stepped outside, he drew a pair of keys from his pocket. He jumped into the Volvo, which had recently gone under some bodywork. He sped out of the driveway, and within minutes he was at Bella's house.

He walked up to the front door, and knocked three times. As he stood there Edward noticed to his delight that the cruiser wasn't there. Charlie was undoubtedly at work. The door swung open and Edward was greeted with a smiling Bella. Edward approached her and gave her a swift little kiss before asking to come inside.

"So, you weren't supposed to come by until later," Bella started, "is there something wrong?"

"No, no. Nothing is wrong." Edward answered slowly.

Bella shot him a questioning look before joining him on the couch.

"Bella I need to tell you something." He said blankly.

Inside Bella's heart sank. Oh no. There's something wrong. Bella worried to herself.

"It's Jacob Black."

Bella was now more confused than to begin with, but then her heart proceeded to sink even more. If it had to do with Jake, it was one of two things. With tears in her eyes, she glanced up at her fiancé. "H-have they…found him?" she questioned.

"Well," he grimaced. "In a way, yes."

Bella let out a sigh before breaking into a quick sob. Edward pulled her close to his chest, embracing her lightly. "Calm down Bella. It's not what you think."

She looked up quickly, still clinging to him. "So he's not…"

"No Bella. He's just, he's returned home." Edward reported, even though in some way it pained him knowing how much she really did love Jacob.

Bella quickly jumped up off of the couch. "So he's back!" she squealed. "Is he hurt, is he okay, when did he get home?" she rattled off the questions.

"Bella he's fine, he's fine." Edward reassured, although he wasn't completely sure about his answer completely.

She looked up at him questioningly once again. "Can…can I go and see him?"

"That's up to you Bella. You can go whenever you want."

"Great." She grinned. "Maybe I should call first."

"Bella, even though I know you're very polite, somehow I don't think Jacob is going to mind you showing up on his doorstep." Edward stated grudgingly. "If you call though, then I can take you to the boundary."

"I thought that we did away with all of that…" Bella retorted. "Is it really necessary? I mean, I thought that everyone was on pretty good terms when I last checked."

"Well, I want to take you then." Edward demanded.

"I'm a big girl, I can do it."

"Bella, I hope you don't mind me saying so, but you're a little 'accident prone.' Given the date also, I don't think we'd want anything happen to you."

"Right." She stood up from the couch. "If you insist you drive, can we go now?"

"Absolutely."

Bella say silent for a while as the car made its way to La Push, which was a measly drive with Edward's insane driving. At last she had to break the silence. "I'm scared you know. I really don't want to go though with this."

"Bella," Edward encouraged, knowing what she was talking about from her tone, "It's marriage, not a death sentence, well at least the wedding part isn't," he laughed at the irony.

"But Edward," she retorted. "I want it to be a death sentence, if it means I get to stay with you, but honestly marriage is just so, so—"

"I suppose you have two days to change your mind if you want." He stared over at her.

"I can't, I love you too much to change my mind." She smiled at him. After taking him in for a few moments, she simply glanced up to the road. "Turn off here."

Soon they were in the driveway to Jacob's house. "I'm just going to drop you off. I'll be back in an hour. You can call me if you need me." Edward explained.

"Alright. I'll see you in an hour then. She scooted to get out of the car, but Edward held her back. Instantly she sank into his pull, not resisting. He kissed her lightly and briefly, then smiled and let her go. He watched as she knocked on the door. "I love you Bella," he sighed as he backed out and drove off once more.