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INTRODUCING LEAH 27

I had the kitchen cleaned in no time, so I went outside with the dogs to play fetch and kill some time. We played until I heard the doorbell then we made our way inside. I could hear her yelling from down stairs. I had expected a phone call, not for her to just show up. We gave our standard greeting, then hugged the life out of each other. When we separated, Emmett and Edward had disappeared so we headed to the study.

"So, you want to tell me why your here?"

"Sure, Miss Thing, if you can tell me why I received an email from Emily Ravens asking when you got married?"

"I was going to tell you, but shit happened last night that was out of my control. I didn't expect her to know you, you know?"

"How many Emily Ravens do you think there are? Never mind, don't answer that."

"Look, it was sprung on me at the last minute and truthfully, I was more worried about dealing with Jacob Black. I thought it was her but I hadn't had a chance to talk to you yet, so cut me some slack, will ya."

"Fine"

"Come on, I have to put my eyeballs in before everyone else gets here." The doorbell rang again just as I finished.

"I gotta say, Beauty, he's a magnificent looking man."

"I know." shit, that came out all breathy sounding.

"What was that?"

"What was what?"

"You know damn well what."

"Nothing, something, hell I don't know, can we talk about this later."

"I won't forget. You will tell me everything."

"I will. Now I must introduce you, so, behave." Most of my team was in the living room sitting down when we strolled in.

"Hey, everybody, I would like to introduce you all to Leah Clearwater, my best friend. She is also part of our team for the L.A. operation. She just stopped by for a quick visit on her way there." Everyone greeted her with smiles, handshakes, nice to meet you, and welcome to the team.

"Is this the Leah that Emily was referring to?"

"Yes, Alice, she is, and she is also the fourth member of our squad."

"That's cool, this will be so fun." Alice smiled happily.

"Why don't you all fill us in on what happened yesterday after we left. Did he buy it or not?"

"I would say he bought it. He looked a little pissed but a lot shocked, if you ask me."

"He absolutely did, Ben, but then he asked us if we knew how long you two had been married? I told him he would need to ask the two of you such a personal question as it was not our business to discuss your relationship."

"Thanks so much for that, Jasper, it was quick thinking on your part." I ponder what to do now, but only for a moment as a new plan took shape.

"Alright, so here's what we are going to do now. First, Leah, you reply to Emily's email and tell her a year and a half. Look, I'm not sure if she will tell Jacob or not, but let's just see what happens. Second, I want Alice and Angela to make nice with Emily and the same goes for Jasper and Ben, with Jacob. Get to know them, feel them out. Let's see how close of partners they really are. I will make sure you all will have the next 2 days off, so maybe you can try and make plans with them. Edward, Emmett, and I will be making the final preparation for our trip, so you will be on your own. You all have my number, so use it if you need to. Last but certainly not least, don't text if your phone has a keypad or talk about anything important unless you are at least 40feet away from Jacob. His hearing is incredible almost as good as a dogs and he can distinguish between key tones. It really is remarkable and that is the only reason he wasn't fired 5years ago. That's all for now I think, any questions?"

"I have one, if his hearing is so good, how are we going to keep him from finding out things when we get to L.A.?"

"Jasper, I am so glad to have you on my team. Your analytical mind sees all possibilities. To answer your question, Jacob will be in a sound proof room most of the time, per his request. He has to work where its quiet or he gets distracted, so problem solved. Unless any of you have more questions then I think you guys should head back to the hotel and we will be there at 1:00 sharp." The four of them stood then and said goodbye to us, then quickly left. I plopped down on the couch and let out a sigh. I just laid my head back and closed my eyes, when Leah started talking.

"I am tired, so I'm going to crash in the purple room, you cool with that, Beast?" He must have been, because Leah said thanks and then all I could hear was her walking up the stairs. I felt the couch dip next to me and I knew it was Edward. I opened one eye and looked over at him.

"I know, Edward, and she's both."

"What? Who?"

"Leah, she is our cousin, but also my best friend."

"I did pick that up, but that was not what I was thinking about right then."

"Well, out with it then."

"A year and a half Bella? Do you really believe we can pull that off? I mean, it hasn't even been a week yet. I hardly know anything about you."

"Edward, you know more about me than anyone except for my family."

"No, I know big things, but it's the little things that could make or break this plan."

"You're right. How about we make some time over the next 2 days and learn the 'little things'? How would that be?"

"I would like that. I would, however, really like to start now."

A/N enjoy! see you on Saturday.