Everyone erupted in cheers and clapped with our victory. Esme and Carlisle pulled Alice and I into a tight hug. I didn't mind. It was nice to be welcomed home and known that they missed me. Esme handed us over to Carlisle as she pulled Jasper and Allen into her arms.

"I'm so glad you are back. Don't do that to me again. I know it was for good cause and I appreciate your confidence--"

"Carlisle," Alice chuckled, tightening her arms around his waist. "I won't do it again. It was hard to be away from all of you."

"You too, Bree." Carlisle chimed.

I nodded and hugged him tighter. "Promise," I sighed.

I turned to see the woman of the hour, but she was sandwiched with Renesmee tight in her arms between a wolf and her husband. I didn't want to interrupt the oddly pleasant moment, but Alice had other plans. She pushed passed me and Bella surrendered Renesmee over to Edward and wrapped her arms around Alice. I suddenly found myself wondering over to them. Bella looked over Alice's shoulder and held an arm out for me. I smiled and closed the space between us.

"You both are truly the best sisters I could ever ask for. Thank you for doing all of that, although, you could have given me a little more to go by." Bella narrowed her eyes at Alice.

She ignored her and turned to embrace Edward and Renesmee.

Everyone left shortly after the volturi disappeared. The only ones left was Nahuel and Huilen. As we sat around the living room. We joked at the fact that Bella refused to glow in the spotlight. She was the hero of the day, and typical Bella, wanted nothing to do with the attention.

Renesmee slept in her mother's arms, her face content and her lips stretched into a slight smile. For the first time in her life she felt safe, and she was safe. Jacob was the first to leave. He kissed both the top of Bella and Renesmee's heads' before saying goodbye to Edward. Shortly after that Edward and Bella left to spend their time together at their own house. Huilen and Nahuel continued to talk to Carlisle. He seemed to have a never ending supply of questions for the hybrid.

"The girl's lucky," Nahuel nodded after Bella and Edward left. "She didn't kill her mother."

"Well, if Edward didn't save her, Bella would not be with us--like your mother." Carlisle spoke softly.

"Well, both mother and child are lucky. I'm afraid I was only part of an experiment," Nahuel looked down at his hands and Huilen patted his knee.

"Edward is indeed one of a kind. He loved Bella before she was changed, and he loves her still. My granddaughter is also lucky to have both her parents, but your mother did love you." Carlisle got up and crossed the room, placing his hand on Nahuel's shoulder.

"You're a wise man, Carlisle. You hold a very stable family here. I envy all of you."

"You're welcome here any time. I'm sure our Renesmee would enjoy knowing someone else of her kind. She will have questions even her parent's won't be able to answer as she grows."

Nahuel seemed to perk up by Carlisle's words. "Thank you, I will be sure to keep in touch. I would love to answer whatever questions she might have in the future. You know where to find me," he glanced over at Alice and I and smiled.

I could see his actions while Alice sat oblivious. He doesn't know about the imprint, he doesn't know that Jacob would fight for her. As much as I would love to see that fight, I had to side with Jacob. But in the end it would be Renesmee's choice. I wonder if she would look up to Nahuel as a brother figure, or keep the friendship with Jacob and stick with her own kind. I sighed to myself and smiled. I was grateful for the time to find out. I made the decision to go see my brother again. After almost losing my own life, again, I wanted to see him.

"Allen," I said softly and took his hand. I didn't want to spend a moment away from him. He got up and I hugged my family.

"You're coming back, right?" Esme asked us.

I smiled and nodded. "We're just going out for the night. We'll be back before Bella and Edward bring Renesmee over in the morning."

Allen and I took Alice's Porsche. I let him drive, and he took his time. We were both tired of being on a deadline. We pulled into my driveway with the lights off. My brother's bedroom light was on, but my mother's was off. She was sleeping.

"I'll wait here, take your time." Allen said and leaned over to kiss me.

"No," I said against his lips. "I want you to meet him."

Allen nodded and we walked up to the porch. It took me a moment to remember where we kept the spare key, but I found it. I unlocked the door and crept silently through my house. The scent of my mother was beautiful. I passed her bedroom door, hesitating there. I wanted to see her.

Allen placed his hand over mine and held it at my side. His head shook slowly telling me it wasn't a good idea.

I nodded and continued on. My bedroom door was next. I reached for the doorknob and froze when I heard Josh walking towards his door. Someone chuckled and it wasn't him. I held Allen behind me as Josh's bedroom door opened. He stepped out and he jumped when he saw me. He pushed someone back into the room and shut his door in her face.

"Josh, what was that for?" She asked banging on the door. "Let me out! What's going on?"

"Cara," I whispered.

"Bree!" Josh gasped and let go of the doorknob and ran towards me. "You came back! I didn't tell anyone. I swear."

"I know," I smiled as he held me tighter. "Thank you for that."

Josh's bedroom door swung open and Cara stormed out with her arms tight against her chest.

"What the hell was…" She trailed off when she saw me. "No way," she choked.

I nodded and Josh stepped to my side. "Can we go into my room? I don't want mom to hear us," he looked at Cara then blushed as he looked back at me. "If she comes out and sees Cara still here she'll flip."

I tried not to laugh and followed him into his room. Allen stood silently behind me.

"Is this another brother, or whatever you call it?" Josh asked. Cara watched him with tears streaming down her cheeks. She looked surprised that he wasn't freaked out about seeing me. Her face was pale as she looked at me.

"This is my Allen, I met him the night I came here to see you," I said as I wrapped my arm around his waist and Allen kissed the top of my head.

"So you stole my baby sisters heart," Josh chuckled. "I'm Josh."

Allen nodded and smiled. "Nice to meet you."

"Ok, what the hell is going on." Cara stepped between Josh and I. She narrowed her eyes as she studied me.

"I'm not a ghost. It's really me." I informed her.

"No, you died." She cried. Josh wrapped his arms around her.

"No, not exactly," she turned to him and listened as he retold my story. She cried and backed away from me.

"I wont hurt you. I'm sorry it happened, but I'm here. It's ok."

She looked back at Josh and he nodded, pushing her towards me. We hugged and she shivered after she pulled away. She shoved me, but I didn't budge. Her face grew red with her anger. I braced myself for her fury.

"You have no idea how much I missed you. It's so weird, we had a memorial service for you and everything! Do you know how hard it was for me to attend that?! And here you come prancing back like nothing ever happened! You were my best friend, Bree! You could have sent me some sign that you were ok." Her shoulders slouched as she gave in to her hysterics. "Oh, Bree!" She sobbed and fell into my arms. "I don't care what you are, who you are, you're my friend."

"I'm here," I whispered.

"Don't leave again." She demanded.

I laughed. "I'm not that far away."

I pulled away and turned towards the door. "Can I have a moment?" I asked the three of them. I wanted to go into my room. I wanted to see if my mom kept it the same.

I slowly opened my bedroom door and gasped. Everything was exactly how I remembered it. Seeing everything in place reminded me of the last time I was in my room. I was getting ready to go out with Cara. My clothes I wore to school still laid across my bed, my closet door was still open from when I was picking out my outfit for the night. I sat on my bed and cried tearlessly.

"Josh?" I heard my mom's tired voice float in from the hall. I stared at the open door frozen on my bed. She stood at my door and peered in with tears in her eyes.

"Mom!" Josh yelled, but it was too late her she had already seen me.