Chapter 21

Another One for the Ride

Olivia Point of View

"Olivia wake up," I heard Liz whisper as she gently shook my arm.

"Okay, I'm up. What is it?" I said and opened my eyes to find everyone standing around me. "Is me waking up to find everyone standing around me going to become a regular occurrence?" Everyone laughed.

"No, but Alice had a vision that Tom was going to call you from Disney and ask you to come down and sign some papers. We were hoping that we could make a vacation out of this. We already called the guys; they will finish their hunting trip and meet us in San Francisco." Liz answered and then my phone started ringing right on cue. I picked it up and the caller id said it was Tom Walter.

"Hi Tom, what's up?" I started.

"Nothing much, did I wake you? I'm terribly sorry."

"No you didn't, so what do you need?"

"Well you know how normally if I need something signed I can just mail it or fax it well this one has to be done in person. I'm sorry for it being on such short notice. But would you mind coming down this Friday?" Everyone around me was giving head nods and thumbs up.

"Sure, no problem. Just e-mail me the papers so I can read them in advanced, and also send me the information of the time and place."

"It's already done. I'll see you Friday."

"See you then." I said and hung up. "I hope you all started packing because we're taking a road trip. Alice is the weather in California these next two weeks going to be overcast?" She nodded. "Good, because there are some things that we are all going to have to do. Everyone go and pack for weather like this but dry. Bring some shorts, t-shirts, and good tennis shoes. Alice don't you dare ruin the surprise for everyone else. I'm going to go and book all of the hotel rooms. We are taking the van for luggage and make sure you have space left over in your suit case for shopping in Los Angeles. Get going." And everyone ran off to pack, and not a minute later I heard the Cullen cars speed out of the driveway. "Leah, you are welcome to come too. I'm going to call Seth now and ask him to come."

"I'd love to come. I'll run home and pack some clothes, and I'll see you in two hours." Leah replied looking happier than a five year-old on Christmas morning. She walked out the back door and into the trees. All of the things from last night had already been picked up except my sleeping bad. I rolled it up and put it in the storage room, which was also underneath the house. I walked back upstairs to my room and called Seth.

"Hello?" He asked sounding like I just woke him up.

"Sorry if I woke you Seth." I said felling bad.

"Oh, no problem," He said letting out a breath of air sounding relived to hear my voice again.

"Well we are ending our sleepover early, because I received a call just now telling me that I have to go to Los Angeles to sign some papers in person which rarely happens. But we have decided to make a road trip out of this event and we are planning on talking a road trip for the next two weeks. I was hoping you would come with me?" I asked sheepishly. I had no idea if he was going to come. He could easily say no, if he had something else to do.

"I'd love to spend the next two weeks with you." He asked sounding as excited as Leah looked.

"Okay, well don't pack too much because I'm sure that Alice and Liz are going to go crazy with the credit cards. Leah said she would be coming too. It is going to be overcast weather in California, just like here but about ten degrees warmer and dry."

"Sounds like a plan to me. When should I be ready?"

"We will drive over and pick you up in two hours. Shoot, I have no idea what I'm going to do with the dogs."

"I could call Quil and ask him to watch them, he loves dogs and so does Claire. He also has a huge back yard that would be perfect for them." Seth resolved.

"Thank you." I asked entirely relieved.

"No problem, oh Leah just walked in the door. I'll see you soon." He said in an endearing tone.

"I love you." I said so naturally; it just felt right to say it.

"I love you too." He said back in a way that made my heart skip a beat.

"See you in a little bit." I said.

"See you." He replied and we both hung up. I took a quick shower, dressed, and made some phone calls. I made reservations for ten rooms in each hotel. I packed enough food, leashes, dog treats, and toys for the dogs for two weeks. I came down stairs to find Jenna packing enough food for today's ride, Liz making sure everything was packed for the boys and girls, and Stacy taking the luggage out to the van. I loaded everything for the dogs into my truck and played fetch with them for about ten minutes in the backyard as a farewell, until the Cullens drove up. They loaded their suitcases into the back of the van as well. Once that was done I piled the dogs into the back of my truck. Stacy was driving the van with Jenna in the passenger seat. Bella, Rosalie, Esme, and Alice were all riding in the van. There were enough seats for the boys. Nessie and Liz were going with me to drop off the dogs and to pick up Jacob, Leah, and Seth. We drove down to La Push and I stopped at Jacob's house to pick him up first. He sat in the back seat with Nessie. We then went to pick up Leah and Seth.

"Good morning," I tried to say before he brought his lips to mine.

"Good morning," He replied after we broke our kiss. He threw his and Leah's suitcases in the back of the truck and we all piled in. Now with Nessie sitting on Jacob's lap, Leah next to them, Liz in the passenger seat and Seth between Liz and I. Seth directed me towards Quil's house to drop off the dogs. I pulled into the drive way and there was Quil, Claire, and Embry standing in the driveway. We all piled out of the truck and I went to the back to let the dogs out. I came around to the front of the truck with leashes in hand to find Liz being introduced to everyone. And she had the look in her eyes of pure joy and love. Embry had the same look in his eyes, as they shook hands after being introduced.

"Congratulations," Jacob, Quil, and Seth said in unison to Embry and Liz. I walked over to Seth and he wrapped his arm around my waist.

"It appears we have another imprint on our hands." Jacob said.

"Embry, would you mind coming on a two week trip with us to California. We have plenty of space and it appears that Liz needs someone to accompany her." I suggested trying to be sly.

"I'd love to escort Miss Elizabeth on this vacation." He said and kissed her hand just like in old romance novels. And of course she giggled and blushed the perfect shade. "But shouldn't I pack?" He said finally breaking his eyes away from Liz, but they were still holding hands.

"I doubt it will be a problem, Alice and Liz will do enough shopping for you for the entire trip." I stated.

"Then I'm in." He said. I went and put the dogs in the backyard and Claire immediately started playing with them. I gave Quil a few instructions and then hurried back to my truck. Jacob was in the back with Nessie in his lap, Embry was sitting next to him with his arm around Liz, and Leah sat in the passenger seat with Seth next to her. I quickly jumped in the driver's seat and we sped off driving to the freeway to start our vacation. I then sent a text to the people in the van letting them know Embry was joining us.

Rose said: "I don't know how many more mutts I can handle."

Alice said: "Yippee! More Barbie dolls to dress up and buy clothes for!"

I told everyone in the car and they started cracking up. We continued to drive having miscellaneous conversations about our past, present, and future. Except the part concerning what surprises were in store for this vacation….