Carlisle and Edward spent those next days doing some research and taking some rearrangements so my abduction story could sound more convincing for Charlie and Renee, preventing any suspicion which could involve police or expose Nathan´s paranormal nature.
Carlisle's version would be that I was taken and raised by Nathan until a few days ago when he had passed away - I did not like that part, just thinking about it caused me chills. Anyway, we wouldn´t hide the fact that Nathan is Renee´s former boyfriend, we would say that he and Theodore were old friends and because of that Nathan brought his wife Vivian Santos to give birth in Forks Hospital under Theodore care. But, supposedly, because Vivian and her baby had died as the records, Nathan had changed the babies and fled with me to New Orleans. After some time, Carlisle and Theodore met in Los Angeles Hospital where they both worked for a while and it was through Theodore - that after Nathan's death would be my legal guardian, as indeed was true - that Carlisle and Esme knew me. In this version, the Leafs would not be involved because Carlisle was still trying to discover their whereabouts and wanted to them return to Forks whenever was they desire. Instead, Carlisle felt better if we could tell Charlie that Theodore and Janet had sought the Cullens, they discovered that I was not Nathan´s biological daughter and tracked my real family to Forks.
The story seemed pretty convincing to me, Bella and I had memorized it for sure, but I still felt insecure and anxious to meet my parents. I was scared and had so many worries in my mind, but Bella was very excited and could not stop talking about how much Charlie would be happy to see me and all the work we would have cleaning up the old cluttered guest room.
Bella was already making plans to visit Renee and Phil in Florida when Carlisle finally parked in front of Charlie's house. Edward thought it would be best to stay home and let I, Bella and Charlie had a more reserved reunion, but Bella explained to me that it was because he did not want to hear Charlie's thoughts and feel all the pain and guilt. I was trembling with anxiety and feel my palms sweating when Carlisle jumped out:
_ Bella, Angel, please, give me a second to explain the situation to Charlie, I think rather than I should do it myself. I´ll come to call you when he's ready, right?
Bella finally looked a little worried and paused for a moment; she took my hands on hers.
_ Angel, you'll love Charlie and I'm sure he'll love you to! Do not worry, okay?
_ Then, why are you worried, Bella? - I could feel her hands as shaky as mine.
_ Well, I do not know how Charlie will react when he know about Nathan... and you, Charlie isn´t in the shape as he believes he is, he eats so very badly!
_ What do you mean by that, Bella? Charlie will have a stroke? - I began to panic and lost control of my voice.
_ Do not worry, he'll be fine. In addition, we have a doctor here, remember? And he will not let anything happen to Charlie, that I'm sure.
A few minutes passed and Bella had tried entering the house twice, I just kept saying her to give more time for Carlisle, but the truth was that I could not bear to be alone at that time and Bella was the only one who could comfort me.
_ Can you please calm down, Bella? This is not helping at all, you know?
_ I know, I know, I'm sorry, but...
The front door opened, Carlisle came out first and then Charlie appeared, his eyes were so red and desperate. Bella climbed out and reached out to help me, together we went to our father. When I met his eyes my heart started beating so hard that it seemed to leave my chest outward:
_ Cha ... Cha ... Charlie? - I said, already in tears.
Charlie dropped to his knees and also began to cry; he looked at me and Bella and shook his head trying to make sure I wasn´t a vision. Then he raised his arms towards me and I ran up to him without even remember all the uncertainties that I had a few minutes ago. Charlie held me tight padding his hands through my hair and kissing my forehead, while intercalating glances between Bella and I.
_ It can´t be, cannot be! Is it true? Angel! My Angel? Are you really here? Is that really you, my child? Tell me that is not another dream, tell me I'm not crazy and you're here this time!
It was my father and I knew that I loved him so much and the best news was that he loved me too. I could not answer, no words come out only sobs and the sound should be a desperate cry, but looked more like an animal kicking. Then I felt his arms involving Bella and I.
_ That´s true, Charlie. She is our Angel! She came back to us and we are together again! - I turned to hug my sister while keeping the other arm around Charlie´s waist and the three of us continue to cry for a long time.
After Bella and I were able to control the tears and sobs, Charlie had already joined us and began asking endlessly questions.
_ Where did you study? You did studied, didn´t you? Where did you live before New Orleans? How was he with you? Has he treated you well? He cared for you, right? Do not tell me he treat you badly, because…
_ Charlie! - Bella interrupted - Angel does not like to talk about Nathan and that´s not time for that, anyway. This is our time, not to mention that she's still grieving for his... departure. So, can you give us a break, Dad?
Bella understood me like nobody ever did, I did not want to tell Charlie how much I loved Nathan, I do not want to hurt my father more than he had been hurt.

_ Yeah, you´re right, Bella!

_ Charlie, I'm fine, don´t you see? I'm great and never been happier. Nathan was an excellent father, but now I'm here with you and Bella and this is my place, my home…
_ Your home… you are home, kid. So let this man back in past and let´s begin living the life we deserve, what do you think about it, girls?
Carlisle made sure that no heart attack was coming, he said goodbye and left us alone. Bella and I started preparing dinner while Charlie went up and began to clean the guest room for me.
_ Charlie! Dinner's ready - Bella shouted up the stairs.
_ I do not know how we can clean it... I do not think I will use that camping tent... - I heard Charlie muttering as he walked down nervously with his hands resting on his back.
_ What is it, Charlie? Hurt yourself? - Bella asked as she poured in a lasagna dish for Charlie.
_ Oh, kid… I was trying to move that old aunt Martha´s sofa and I ended up hurting my back, I guess!
I ran up to him and helped him sit down.
_ Charlie, are you okay? You should not make so much effort!
_ Do not spoil me so much, Angel. I can get used to it very fast, ask Bells… - Bella cracked a smile and signaled - and I'm strong as a bear, you know?
_ Of course you are! But let us fix it, tomorrow is Saturday, fishing day with Billy, remember? I'll call Edward, Emmett and Jasper to help us and when you come back everything will be clean and neat, okay? - Bella turned and gave me a wink.
_ Ah, yes! Those guys are strong, aren´t they?
_ Yeah…very strong indeed! - I laughed.
And so were the day after I returned home. I had my room and began to get used to their routine easily, everything seemed so natural and familiar. Charlie was late every night watching his games on TV, but he always passes by Bella´s and my room before bed.
_ I love you, Angie ...
Then I heard him opening the next door.
_ I love you, Bells ...
It was so good and seemed so normal! I couldn´t be happier.

Charlie prepared our trip to Florida; it was time to tell Renee. Bella thought we should go alone, but Charlie was sure that Phil could not bear Renee´s shock alone, so we decided that we three should go together. And he was very right about that, Renee did not react as well as Charlie did. She fainted, cried, screamed, fainted again and I thought she would not stop anymore. It took almost a week to Renee stop awaking the whole house at night, screaming my name.
_ But do you really need to go? Can´t you stay for some more days?
_ Mom, Charlie has to work, you know? - Bella mocked.
_ Ah, but you two could stay… We can go to the beach and Phil has a game on Friday, would be so nice if we were together... - Renee wet eyes looked like a child.
_ I do not know mom... What do you think, Angel?
_ Well, I would stay for a while, but what about Charlie? Who will take care of him?
_ I can take care of myself, I survived all these years, didn't I?

_ Then it is settled. Bella, I need some new clothes and you two could help me with that!

_ Oh, Mom! Shopping? Really? - Bella said despondently.
_ Yes, shopping at the mall tomorrow!
_ Mall? - Bella and I turn up their noses together...
We were ten days and Renee spent all her time with us, even slept in the same bed. My mother had a youthful spirit indeed, just like Bella and Nathan always described her to me and I was just delighted with it. My mother did not have maternal instinct as Esme, but she was hilarious and her energy was contagious. Phil was more serious and responsible, seemed much older than Renee, but actually they were eight years apart, she was older.
At the airport Renee cried.
_ I want you to call me the minute you land in Forks, do you hear me? And do not dare make me wait a second longer! And I love you!
_ We love you too, Mom!
_ Mom, you'll see us soon, my marriage, remember? No need for all this drama! I love you and you listen to Phil, okay?
_ Yes, all right... Bella? - Renee cried when we were at the gate.
_ Yes, mother?
_ Take care of your sister, would you? And Angel?
_ Yes, mother?
_ You take care of your sister too! And don´t you ever forget I love you!

_ Yes, mom!

Charlie was waiting for us at the airport when the plane landed, it was raining heavily and the flight was delayed.
_ I'd better call Renee before she drives Phil crazy. She is calling every ten minutes and after the last yell I gave her, she is making Phil do it, can you believe that foolish woman?

_ Okay, Charlie. I'll call as soon as we get home. - I said while Bella rolled her eyes.
_ Umm, Uhh ... - Charlie began to babble - well, you can call now if you want, from your mobile!
He took two boxes under the front seat and handed one to me and one for Bella.
_ I thought you might need those... well I do not know if it's the right design and you can change if you will, but the seller said it was newest one and you can even send e-mails...
_ Oh, Charlie! You shouldn´t… - I opened the sweet package; Bella was with hers in hands already.
_ Thank you, Dad! - Bella jumped on Charlie´s back and gave him a big kiss.
Instinctively I did the same.
_ All right, all right ... that was not that expensive! - Charlie blushed.