Chapter 36

Emmett launched a football across the big open field which traveled the distance of probably more than three football fields. Jasper tracked it down on the other end and outstretched his arms to make the catch.

"I'd be a You Tube sensation," Emmett laughed, "Man throws football three hundred yards."

"I'm sure Aro would love that," Alice smirked.

Jasper hauled the ball back and Edward jumped in front of Emmett and caught it. Emmett tackled him to the ground. "Renesme! Here, take it." Edward slipped his daughter the ball, who came running toward them.

Emmett left Edward and ran after Renesme, who screamed and laughed at the same time. Within seconds, she was in Emmett's grasp, though refused to give up the football.

"That's right Ness, don't let him get that ball," Rosalie called to her.

"I'm not!" Renesme yelled back, "Jacob!"

Jacob ran over to where she was and she tossed him the ball.

"Okay, you win kiddo," Emmett said.

Masen took out some energy and was running around the open field. He went to Jacob with his arms out, "Ball. Ball."

Jacob smiled, "Here you go buddy."

He grabbed the football and ran to Carlisle, attempting to throw it, but more or less pushed it out of his tiny hands. The ball landed a few feet in front of him.

"I think it's a little too big for ya Mase," Carlisle laughed.

Masen waited eagerly for him to get the ball and toss it back.

"Carlisle," Emmett called. Rosalie tossed a small orange football at them that was more his size."

He caught it and threw it to Masen, who's eyes lit up at the color.

Masen threw it back with a smile. Esme tossed the bigger ball back to Edward so they could continue playing.

"Dad," Masen said. He clapped his hands once.

Carlisle smiled and threw him the ball back again.

"So, Esme," Bella said, "I think Sue is plannin on calling to see if you and Carlisle want to go out to dinner with them."

"I think that'd be nice," Esme told her, "Carlisle. How about we go out with Sue Clearwater and Charlie."

"Maybe a movie would be better," he smiled and raised his eyebrows.

"Yeah, I was trying to get that through to Sue when she talked to me about it," Bella explained.

"I'm sure we could manage a sit down meal just once," Esme said, "If that's what they really wanted to do."

Carlisle nodded.

"Sue said she was going to call you," Bella told Esme.

"That would be great."

"I'll push for the movie," Bella said, smiling at Carlisle.

"We can manage a rare steak I'm sure," he said with a laugh, "It would be nice to let Charlie see us eat."

"Daddy," Masen said, tugging on Carlisle's pant leg with both hands. He picked him up and Masen's head dropped to his father's shoulder.

"Okay, sun's going down. Time to wrap it up," Edward said to Emmett and Jasper.

"Aww come on Mom," Emmett joked, "No one's going to kidnap us."

Edward put him in a headlock and the two of them began to wrestle.

Jasper joined the rest of them from his position on the opposite side of the field. He put his arm around Alice and began the march back home.

Bella and Edward jumped in Emmett's Jeep with Renesme between them in the back.

"Hey Rose," Esme said, "Can me and Carlisle talk with you and Emmett?"

"Of course," she said, "Hey Em. Give the keys to Edward."

He looked confused, but did as she asked and joined them. Edward stepped out of the car, already knowing what they were going to talk about. Bella and Renesme remained in the back seat as Edward put the Jeep in drive and left them to talk.

"After our talk the yesterday," Esme said, "I thought the four of us could really sit down and try to.."

"Come up with a game plan, I guess," Carlisle finished. He turned to Rose, "Me and Emmett had a talk yesterday, too."

"This is about the, uh, the baby thing right?" Emmett asked.

Esme and Carlisle laughed and nodded. Rosalie smiled.

"We're going to wish it for you on the next opportunity," Esme explained.

"But if for some reason things don't happen on the first try, right away, you can't let it get you down," Carlisle informed them, "We're still trying to figure this whole thing out; how it really works."

Rosalie smiled, "Well I can't say I'll be thrilled if we come up empty handed," she admitted, "But I know it can take some time, and I'm thankful that you'll both be there in our corner.

"Like, you don't have to watch or anything right?" Emmett asked, "I mean because Bella-"

"No," Carlisle and Esme said before he could finish.

Everyone started to laugh. Rosalie shook her head at Emmett with an ear to ear grin.

Emmett smiled, "Look, I'm just checking. I don't think I could be on my A game if that were the case, that's all."

"I don't think any of us would be talking about this if that were the case," Esme said, still laughing.

Carlisle looked around, slightly embaressed. He handed Masen to Esme, who had been reaching out for his mother, "Anyway, we'll find out from Jacob or Billy when the next time one of these things will be and make sure we do everything in our power to help."

"We could probably google it," Emmett told him.

"Thanks," Rosalie said. She looked at Emmett, who's expression turned slightly more serious. He put a hand on her back and she leaned up into him.

"And thanks for the talk yesterday, too," Emmett said, "I mean, like I said, I want this for Rose," he looked down at her, "She deserves it."

Rosalie hugged him tightly, before asking if she could hold Masen. Esme handed in off.

Carlisle put an arm around Esme and kissed her forehead. He glanced over at Emmett and Rosalie. "It'll happen."