A/N hey sorry i've been MIA i had a busy week. this is only one update today i only have a few chapters left. just for clarification: Bella is Seventeen a junior (Not a freshman or 15, same with Alice.) Bella is Graduating Early. Edward and Jasper are Seniors. Edward and Bella are NOT related. Families are;

Esme & Carlisle Children; Emmett (24 Married to Rosalie) Bella (17)

Alicia & Thomas Children; Rosalie (23 Married to Emmett) Jasper (18 Dating Alice)

Elizabeth & Edward Sr. Children; Edward Jr. (18) Alice (17 Dating Jasper)

Hope that clears things up.

Lilkaari

They left shortly after, Rose told Bella that Emmett was at work, he was a coach and teacher at the local community college. They rode in silence. Bella did not feel like explaining why she wanted to see Renee's grave, and Rose did not ask. When they pulled up to the cemetery, Rose turned to Bella and said,

"I'll wait here. Take as long as you need." Bella nodded and slid out of the car.

Slowly she walked over to where Renee's grave was. The small headstone that read "Renee Marie Swan, Beloved Wife and Mother." Bella knelt down next to it and sighed.

"I don't really know what to say. I know now that you knew i wasn't yours to take but at the same time i do believe you loved me, truly loved me. I wish you could see me now, i have my family back. Charlie is on trial for everything, Lauren and Jacob will be split up. I am going to be happy. I will have a good life with these people. They love me so much and never gave up hope that i was alive. This is goodbye, i don't think i will come back here again."

Bella sat there for a few moments longer before standing and heading back to the car. Rain had started to come down in droves, soaking her to the bone. She didn't run to escape the cold drops as they landed on her. She instead turned and stared up at the sky and closed her eyes, letting the rain wash away everything that had happened to her in the past. This was her clean slate moving forward with her family.

"Bella, the radio, they have a verdict." Rose said as she slid into the car, grateful that they heat was blaring.

"They do? That was quick." Bella said

"The blood work came back and as predicted it is a match to Carlisle and Esme. that information was all the jury needed for that charge, they already had the other on." Rosalie said

"So what is the verdict?" Bella asked

"Carlisle wan't to tell you tonight, at their house with all of us there. He and Esme want it to be a big homecoming." Rosalie said smiling.

"Okay, will i be officially going home then?" Bella asked, "I'll get to see mom and dad and everyone?"

"Yes and you will get to go back to school. Jacob and Lauren are being sent to a great aunt in seattle." Rosalie said.

"Let's go Rose, i want to see my family" Bella said a true smile on her face.

"Are you sure it's not Edward you want to see?" Rosalie teased, Bella felt the blush creeping up her cheeks, she made the mistake of telling Rose about her feelings for Edward.

Even though she had not spoken to him much, she could say that she did like him, more than she liked Jasper(whom she liked as more of a brother, or friend) with Edward there was this pull to be near him to talk with him. A trust had developed that she really did not know where it came from. She hoped that Edward felt the same about her. If he didn't they would be friends and she could find someone to love her, the way Emmett loved Rosalie.

Bella watched out the window as they drove to Forks, the trees flying by, their colors seemingly brighter with the fall colors, vibrant against the sky that was dark with rain. The sun began to peek through as Rosalie pulled the BMW into the driveway of the Cullen house. Bella sat still suddenly nervous at the prospect of meeting these people, not as a friend but as family, a family she had lost long ago.

"Come on Bella they are waiting for you. Carlisle isn't here yet and Emmett is still teaching." Rosalie said noticing Bella's hesitation. "You've meet them all before, it will be fine. They all love you."

Slowly Bella emerged from the car and made her way up the steps. She saw the shadows of people through the windows. Alice's shadow was the easiest to spot as she is the smallest. Bella assumed Jasper stood next to her, as there was a shadow next to her with an arm around the shoulder. The others she couldn't pick out, the shadows moved about. Rosalie opened the door and in they walked.

"She's here!" Alice squealed. Bella smiled and made her way into the living room where everyone was gathered.

Though Alice spoke first, it was Esme who was the first to greet her,pulling her into an embrace while tears streaked her face. Esme's arms encircled her shoulders and pulled her in tight. Bella felt the tears from Esme wet her shirt. Alice jumped over to Bella's side and wrapped her arms around Bella and Esme. Before long it was a group hug with everyone surrounding Bella, who was in the middle.

A/N there you go, Chapter 21! hope you like it.

LilKaari