Later sitting on his bed reflecting on what happened, What Jacob felt was akin to regret - but closer to guilt. When he was with Edward the moment had just overtaken him, he had no real thought to the consequences; the future; or really what he was doing at all. Being so close to his imprint had driven all rational thought and doubt from his mind. Instead he had focused on his need for Edward, his desire to be with him. The repressed feelings surfacing all at once in a loss of complete and utter control as he gave into his primal urges. He grew hard just thinking about it and had to shake himself out of it, count to ten, before he could focus again. He reminded himself of what Edward had done, and how much hurt he had caused and how much more hurt he would inflict if he was allowed back into his life. He groaned exasperated. His heart rebelling against his brain. He didn't know where to go from here, and thinking about it was hurting. Once again the pull to his significant other flared up. He had meant to keep Edward at a far distance, to stop him from hurting him again, but he had gone and slept with him Instead." Jacob groaned, his thoughts going around in circles, contradicting themselves, causing him to grow more frustrated by the minute. He hopelessly groaned again, this time placing his head in his hands, "What was he to do now? Where was he to go? And what was he to do once he got there" these thoughts circled around in his brain in a endless loop, till he passed out with exhaustion unable to bear the strain any longer.

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Edward was estatic, nothing could keep the grin off his face. Even when Rosalie made a snide comment, he just hugged her; surprising them both. He wasn't certain, but he hoped that this meant he was on the right path to be forgiven, to be accepted back into Jacobs life once again, to finally be happy. Life was looking up again and for once Edward couldn't have been happier.

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"Edward what are you doing here?" Asked Jacob coming out of the house, closing the door behind him.

"I just had to see you." admitted Edward grinning "I brought you flowers." Edward supplied, handing over an assortment of flowers made up of posies and white daffodil's.

"Thanks" said Jacob shifting his feet feeling awkward; taking the bundle of flowers.

"Edward." Jacob said, placing the flowers to the side "Sit down. We need to talk."

Edward sat down uncertainly next to Jacob on the two seater outside of Jacob's house. His good mood was slowly fading.

"Edward, what we did yesterday. It was a mistake. It should have never happened."

Edwards face went blank "A mistake?" he repeated numbly.

"Yes, a horrible mistake, born out of poor judgement and stupidity. I cant. I just cant risk you hurting me like that again. I have responsibilities now, people to think of other than myself." As if on cue the distant cries of Abigal could be heard from the house.

"What are you talking about Jacob?" asked Edward confused "Why do you have a baby in your house?"

"Don't get angry, but a lot happened whilst you were gone. I moved on. I got a girlfriend; and we had a baby."

"A baby?" repeated Edward dumbly.

"Yeah. A daughter."

"You have a daughter?" stated Edward

"Yeah." said Jacob fondly "I do." More cries could be heard from the house.

"You want to meet her?" Blurted Jacob suddenly regretting his words.

"Sure," agreed Edward, to Jacob's surprise.

"Okay." said Jacob excitedly, "I'll go get her."

Edward apprehensively followed Jacob into the house.

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"Abigal." said Jacob picking up his daughter "Meet Edward, my uh... Friend."

Abigal looked at Edward suspiciously, then broke out into a chubby baby grin, reaching out for Edward with her small chubby hands, using small grabbing motion to indicate what she wanted, still too young to voice her wants, pouting when she was unable reach Edward from the comforting hold of her fathers arms.

"Edward meet Abigal, my daughter." said Jacob noticing Abigal's pouting, passing his child to Edward before she broke out into a tantrum. Edward was apprehensive at first taking hold of Abigal in a firm but gentle hold; not wanting to hurt Abigal. But when she looked up at him with her big brown eyes, he too broke into the biggest grin. Causing Jacob to unconsciously mirror their smiles.

"She's beautiful." Stated Edward matter-of-factually "She has your eyes, and also some of your other features - like your hair colour. Though her hair is more wavy than yours. But that smile. That's something else. Her mother must have been very beautiful to give her a smile such as that" Edward remarked growing sad "I just want to smile all day looking down upon that face."

"Yeah, she really is something," agreed Jacob adoringly " just like her mother. But there is something else about her, entirely all her own. Something that comes from neither me or Lisa. She seems to have this effect on people. Anyone will spend 5 minutes with her and they instantly fall in love, see that 100 watt smile and theres no going back."

"I guess I'm in trouble then." commented Edward admiringly rocking Abigal backwards and forth in his arms till she fell asleep, curling her tiny fingers in his blue silk shirt.