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-TG-

Bella

Tuesday afternoon, August 14, 2012

"Are you okay?" Tia asked.

I looked up from where I was picking at my food and shrugged before I asked, "How do you do this all the time?"

"Do what?" she asked in return.

"Travel around all the time. I know you love your job, but how are you okay with not being home often?"

"Ahhh," Tia said. "You're homesick."

"Is it that obvious?"

"Only a little," she said smiling. "But it's understandable. This job takes some getting used to, for anyone. For the first year I was exhausted all the time and I felt like I was away from D.C. more than I was there. However, it got easier. It also helps that I don't have someone at home to miss."

"Do you miss not having someone to miss though?"

"No, but only because I've never had it. I do wonder sometimes what it would be like to have someone waiting for me when I get home from a long trip though. However, it's really never enough to make me want to change things right now."

I nodded in understanding and went back to picking at my food.

Tia was silent for a moment before she drew my attention back. "Hey, why don't we call it a day. We've gotten enough pictures,"

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"I'm sure." She answered with a smile. "Once we finish, we'll head back to the hotel and you can spend the evening on Skype with that handsome man of yours and those beautiful little ones."

Laughing, I said, "He's not my man."

"Yet." She said with a grin.

I shook my head, but didn't bother commenting. Tia was convinced my answer was going to be yes and nothing I said would change her mind.

We finished lunch soon after and made our way back to our hotel.

Once I made it to my room, I grabbed up my laptop and settled on the bed. When I was situated, I pulled up Jasper's latest email. I never did get around to reading or answering back last night; his video attachment taking all my attention.

Even now, I had to take a moment and see it again.

Pulling it up from where I'd saved it on my computer, I hit play and watched with tears in my eyes as he played How to Save a Life on the piano.

It was so beautiful and his talent simply amazed me. You could see how much he loved playing, just from how focused he was on the music.

About halfway through, I closed my eyes and just let the music settle around me until it was over. When it ended, I let out a slow breath before starting it over and as it began again I finally turned my attention to his email.

Dear Bella,

:P :P :P :P :P :P I'm four, get it right. :P

All your secrets are safe with me.

Good to know on the bulldozer. I wouldn't just strain myself, I'd pop a hernia.

Yep, smirking away, but I'm not sorry. Although, I don't have to think too hard *chuckles* to come up with things I could do with you, there's even a few I've already done. *smirks*

I'm not afraid of the grocery store. Is that better in making you believe what I say?

You and me both, Bella. I'm scared of the 'in' thing and the fashion. On the latter nowadays, it seems like it's a competition to see who can wear the shortest and tightest things. Now, I don't mind that if it's on..say you, but on a sixteen year old, no thank you.

I'll be scheduling our Disney trip tomorrow and I look forward to going through the pictures. Let's make a plan to do that your first day home.

I hope you liked your surprise.

I'm glad Peter could amuse you (look at that, I'm the one talking dirty now). Watching them is a nice thought, but he won't, especially in front of me or you or Charlotte or anyone for that matter. He absolutely refuses every time she mentions them and if they're on TV he'll leave the room. It's hilarious.

Baby, you got yourself a deal.

Charlotte is a dirty liar and someone hacked our DVR.

You got a thing for Daddy C...oh wait until I tell him...or not. I smell blackmail material. I am hotter though, right?

They consider you a part of our family as well. You are stuck with us. And you're welcome.

It hasn't frozen yet. *smirks*

They were happy and continued to be so up until dad died. You will, Bella.

Dork? Yes, Peter was. I, on the other hand, was handsome.

Why is all the rum gone? What do you think, could I pull it off? And if I had to choose a prince it would be Flynn Rider from Tangled.

Well, it obviously wasn't subtle but yes, yes it was my way. I like your description and if you say yes then I'll have my work cut out for me. However, I'm up for the challenge because it definitely works for me.

I think we passed that time at the wedding, just sayin'.

To answer the question though, I was 17. Her name was Stacy Martin, she was 19 and it happened in someone's bed. I don't know whose house it was since I was visiting Peter at school and he'd taken me to the party being held there. I am man enough to admit that it was not my best performance at all and she was not satisfied when it was over, but it is what it is. She was nice and she understood, and thankfully she didn't laugh at me. Something you are probably doing, so I'm moving straight on to your question, which is a three parter.

How many guys have there been? What were they to you? and Are there any you regret?

For me, girls not guys, there have been 5; Stacy, then two girls in college, you, and Maria. Stacy and you were one-night stands, although putting you in that category seems wrong.

The two girls in college were my girlfriends, one freshman year and one junior year. And then you know Maria.

She is also the only one I regret.

Alright, I think that is it for this time around. I will talk to you soon.

Jasper

I smiled as I finished reading and hit reply. After writing my return email, I hit send and then checked the time.

Seeing that I still had around an hour before I was sure he'd be home, I moved off the bed to take a quick shower, since I was now planning to spend the evening on Skype and didn't want to worry about anything else.

Once finished, I watched a little news and ordered dinner while I waited for the rest of the time to tick away. At 3:30, his time I couldn't wait anymore and after getting settled with my dinner I pulled up Skype and hit call.

It rang a few times and I almost hung up, but then he was there.

"Hey, hold on a second." he said, before disappearing from the screen.

I could hear movement and thought I'd probably called at a bad time.

"I can call back," I said to the empty screen.

"No," he said, his voice sounding far away. "We just walked in, so just give me a minute to get the twins settled."

"Alright," I said, before taking a big bite of my hamburger.

Of course, that was the time he chose to come back.

"All done," he said, laughing when he saw me. "Is that good?"

I nodded and tried to smile as I chewed. When I'd swallowed my bite, I said, "Sorry."

"It's okay," he said, grinning. "Everyone has to eat."

"True," I said. "And I'll be watching you eat later."

"Oh really, and how do you plan to do that?" he asked, amused.

"With Skype. I have the rest of the night free and I want to spend every minute of it on here. If that is okay?"

"That is more than okay." he said. "How did you manage a free night though?"

"Tia." I said. "She said we got all we needed this morning."

"I think Tia needs a nice present."

"I think you might be right." I said, grinning before moving on. "So, how was your day? How's camp going?"

"Good. Of course, we do have a few things to work out, but there aren't any major problems so far."

"That is good. I can't wait for the first game, so I can see the band in action."

"I'll make sure you have a front row seat." he said, smiling.

"Thank you."

He nodded his head once, grinning the entire time, in return before he asked, "So what about you? Feeling better?"

"I am. I'm sorry I was all weepy last night."

"No apology necessary. I mean I did have a hand in making you that way, but hey it wasn't for being stupid so I say it's a win."

I snorted a laugh as I shook my head. "Very true. And again thank you for my surprise."

"You're welcome, Bella." he said with a smile.

We fell silent about the time I saw a small hand wave across the screen. Jasper was quick enough to keep it from pressing any keys and I laughed as he scooped up Kinsley in his arms.

"Baaa…." she squealed as he settled her in his lap.

"Hey, beautiful girl. How are you? Are you being good for Jasper?"

She clapped and babbled in answer, making me laugh.

"I love you." I said.

"Baa…." she said back just as Aiden appeared next to Jasper's leg.

I smiled as he tried to climb up in Jasper's lap only to slide back down after a moment. When he tried again with the same result, Jasper took pity on him and set him up beside Kinsley.

I could tell he didn't really care if I was there or not today and just wanted to be part of the group. He didn't even glance at the screen when I said his name. He played for a few minutes before he was ready to be put down, waddling away when Jasper had him on his feet.

Not seeming to want to be left out of whatever Aiden was doing, Kinsley struggled to get down and then disappeared from sight when Jasper set her on the floor.

He shook his head as he watched them over the computer, his smile prompting me to ask, "What are they doing?"

"Standing in front of the toy box and looking in like it holds the holy grail."

"To them it does." I said.

"True." He said, chuckling softly before his eyes came back to me and he sat back against the couch. "So, tell me about your stop today?"

By the time he needed to start dinner, I'd told him all about our morning touring the city and gardens of Colonial Williamsburg. As well as him telling me more about his band members and how he couldn't wait until school began. We were interrupted a few times, twice by the twins and once so he could plug his laptop in, but it didn't take away from the conversation.

I watched as he made pancakes for him and the twins and then laughed as he fought to clean them up, earning a subtle flipping off for that one.

When the twins started to get cranky, I knew it was time to go even if I hated to hang up.

"I guess I should go," I said once he came back to the couch after grabbing the twins up.

"I know," he said. "Although, I don't really want you to."

I had to smile as Kinsley and Aiden snuggled against his chest, their heads and eyes already drooping.

"I don't want to go either, but you have to get them to bed and I have an early flight."

He nodded in understanding and said, "You be safe tomorrow."

"I will."

"Skype on Thursday?" he asked.

"Yep." I answered. "I don't know what time though."

"That's fine. If I'm not online, just call my cell."

"I will." I said. "Have a good day tomorrow."

He nodded once and then chuckled as both me and Kinsley yawned.

Once I'd closed my mouth again, he said, "Goodnight, Bella."

"Goodnight, Jasper." I said, pausing briefly. When he gave me a smile, I returned it and then reached over, hanging up.

I lay there for a little while long, staring at the empty screen and thinking. It had been so nice just to talk, even if it was mindless chatter for the most part.

When another yawn worked its way out, I knew I had to get to bed. With a sigh, I shut down my laptop and set it to the side, crawling under the covers and setting the alarm.

As I started to drift off I could feel myself smiling. Tonight had been the best night of the trip, really one of the best nights I'd had in a long time. And I had Jasper to thank for that.

-TG-

Hope you enjoyed it.

I know some of you don't have facebook and mentioned not being able to see the surprise. I think I linked a few reviews, but not sure if I got them all. If not let me know and I promise I'll send the link. I tried to put it here, but fanfic is not allowing me too. :(

I've also put up the postcards and bears for Tennessee and South Carolina even though those weren't mentioned. She did still send them. :D