Anthony Embry Uley. I can imagine what everyone is going to say about this, how I'll get a huge head, blah blah blah. Of course I will. My little nephew shares my name. I'll have to call him 'Ant Em' when he gets older, we can share the frustration.
I haven't changed my mind. No kids. Ever.
But marriage...well. That's my current purpose. Find Seth. Tell Leah to bring my girl home. I can't believe I have decided to do this. Go against everything I've ever believed in. It shows how much I will do to hold on to Suyai. Surely it won't be as painful as it seems.
I phase, feel Jacob sort through my thoughts.
Whoa. And Whoa. And WHOA! You've had quite a time!
Yep.
So Joshua, hey?
Yep.
And Anthony Embry?
Yep.
And the perpetual bachelor decides to marry?
Yep.
Can you say anything other than that?
Yep.
A long run of expletives before he tries again.
So, Seth then.
Yeah, I need her back Jacob. Whatever it takes.
You know Alice will be thrilled with this.
I shudder to think.
I can feel the laughter.
Better you than me.
Oh, don't you worry; you'll have your turn. There just won't be any babies or other dramas to distract anyone when you do.
Now I shudder.
Revenge is sweet. Anyway, get Seth onto it would you?
Sure, sure.
Jake phases out. 'Bring my girl back' keeps echoing through my head. I'm falling apart without Suyai; I don't know how to deal with all these revelations.
The moment I am near the Cullen's home (I find myself drawn in by my memories, even though I have no reason to be here) Alice pirouettes through the front door.
"I see more excitement!" I can barely roll my eyes. "I guess that means Suyai is finally coming home. Good, I've missed her."
I reward her with a wolfy snort.
"I better get started!" I phase rapidly, stand there bare-assed naked and uncaring.
"Hell no. I've got this one, thanks anyway Alice."
She giggles at me. "I see what Suyai likes so much about you." A pointed look. "But I am disappointed. I love parties!"
"I'll give you the reception. Ceremony is mine."
She looks at me thoughtfully. "Ok, deal."
"As long as it is in La Push."
Her face falls. "We're not allowed there."
"I am certain an exception can be made, Alice. But it has to be there."
"Fine." She grimaces. "I'll work with that if I have to."
I nod. I am unshakeable on this point.
Her face brightens again. "Another wedding! Although I did see a celebration here..." she trails off, looking at me hopefully.
"You saw what you wanted to see Alice. Do you have any pants?"
She giggles again. "Sure, but you don't look bad like that."
"Pants, Alice. Thanks."
* * * * *
I feel like I did on prom night; waiting, fidgety, nervous. Suyai is on her way home to me, finally. After four weeks. The four longest weeks of my life. I can't get comfortable on the Cullens couch. I move myself around again. Across the room, Edward chuckles quietly to himself again, and Seth grins; a huge clown-like grin. Nice to know I'm amusing.
The sound of a car pulling into the drive makes my heart leap into my throat. I want to fly to the window, but I'm sure I seem stupid enough as it is. So I wait.
Leah enters first, bigger than ever; she must be due by now. Nahuel follows, Pire and Nehuen asleep in his arms. And then...nothing.
I snarl.
"Easy, Embry." Leah says tiredly. "She's back. She's staying in Port Angeles till the wedding."
I growl.
"I still don't trust you. You can have my sister once you marry her, not before."
"She's my imprint. I've waited long enough. Where is she exactly?"
Nahuel carefully places the two kids on the chair before leaning over me where I sit.
"Wedding day. Not before." He spits out. "Or I make good on my promise to kill you."
"Try it, vamp-boy."
"Guys! You two have to live with each other; quit it. Embry, it's only a couple of days."
I'm sure the look I am giving her gets the message across. She sighs. "I think we should go home. Until you" she summons the energy to hiss at me "stop acting like you're three."
"I will be watching you." Nahuels says to me as he scoops the toddlers up. "Every move."
"Bring it on. " I whisper back.
