Chapter 37 –Daddy's Little Girl

Jacob's POV

As Seth and I left the main house towards the garage, something deep inside me was telling me to stay. I just chalked it up to the fact that every time Nessie would make the slightest face, we all thought she was in labor. But I noticed out of the corner of my eye as we ran that Seth kept looking back in the direction we came.

"You okay Seth?"

"Yeah, just got a feeling. Can't put my finger on it." We picked up the pace. No doubt we would feel better once we were elbow deep in the Tribe's plow and sander we were getting ready for winter.

When we arrived at the garage, Quil and Embry were already working. They had the classic rock station blaring in the background and they were discussing the Seahawks. Embry was leaning under the hood of the sander; he tilted his head up and smiled. I made a gesture for him no to give away our presence. Seth and I each grabbed one Quil's ankles that was sticking out from under the truck and pulled.

"Shit." There was a sound of something snapping and a loud splash. When he was visible, Quil's face was covered in oil. Seth, Embry and I couldn't breathe; we were all laughing too hard. Quil took off his shirt and wiped his face, not making much progress.

"Oh sure, it is all fun and games until someone gets my boot up their ass." He marched off to the bathroom to clean up and Seth and I got down to work.

Paul and Jared showed up about an hour later and we had all the bays of the garage humming. It was a good day filled with small talk and there seemed to not be a worry in the world.

My phone rang and I looked at the caller ID and noticed it was Nessie. I exited from under the vehicle I was working on; sat up and flipped open the phone.

"Hey there Beautiful." Hearing her voice would only make the day better.

"Thanks Jake, I think you are pretty cute too." Jasper's voice on the other end of the line caught me completely off guard.

"Jasper is everything okay?" I heard the wrench Seth had been using drop to the floor and instantly he was standing beside me.

"You and Seth might want to get over here. Sophie is about to make her debut." I heard a loud crash and then someone yelling.

"Jasper what was that?"

Jasper laughed slightly, "Well it appears that Sophie is no too happy about the contractions. Emmett seems to be her punching bag. I've been trying to calm her when they hit, but I missed that one. I think Emmett just went through one of the windows downstairs."

"Please take care of them until we get there. We are on our way." I hung up and grabbed Seth's arm. "It's time." I looked around the garage at the rest of the pack. "Finish up here and then get my Dad and bring him to the main house. I don't know what to do about Charlie."

Bella had sat down with Charlie after we got back from Italy, and I think the information of all that had happened and the fact he was going to be a Great Grandfather at the age of 42 didn't go over too well. None of us have talked to him since. Any work he needed done on the cruisers he had his deputy bring them by.

"I guess have Dad call him before you leave." Seth was bouncing, waiting for me at the open bay door.

"Good Luck" we heard them all yell as we ran to the trees.

I was going to be a father. In a very short amount of time, I would get to hold my little girl in my arms. Crap, I was going to be a father. And my sweet little girl would be capable of doing anything she wanted. I had stopped running and realized I was hyperventilating. How were we going to do this? If I try to punish her, she will throw me out a window too. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and Seth was standing in front of me.

"Jake, you need to hold it together." His voice was completely controlled and when I brought my eyes up to his, he looked older than he had not even ten minutes ago.

"Seth, it is hard enough to raise a child, but our child can rip us apart if she wants to. How am I supposed to do this?" I was in full panic mode now.

Seth put his hand on my arm and pulled me so I was standing straight. "You aren't going to be doing this alone. We will all be there. All of us will have Sophie's best interest at heart. It is not going to be easy. For God's sake she is your and Nessie's child. She will be a handful, but she is our handful." I was able to breathe again. "No we need to get there, because I don't want either of those girls' wrath if we don't make it in time." I laughed and we started to run again.

We got to the house just in time to see Emmett go through the French Doors. He landed on his back and growled. "Sophie, I will remember this. Play with your Uncle Jasper for a while."

I walked over and offered him my hand. "Sorry Emmett."

"Hey Jake its fine, keeps me on my toes. I think that it is pretty cool actually. I can see lots of fun over the years." Emmett was lifted about ten feet off the ground and slammed into the porch so hard the boards broke underneath him. "Go see if you can calm her down. It's gonna take us weeks to get this place back in order."

Seth and I entered the house and went up the stairs where the whole family was crowded into the makeshift hospital room on the second floor. Edward crossed to us, putting his hand on my shoulder.

"I'm glad you are here. Jake go be with Nessie; Seth talk to Sophie and see if you can calm her down." I crossed to Nessie who didn't realize I was there until I took her hand.

"Jake." She was exhausted and the pain and worry was written all over her face. "Cub is not happy."

"I don't imagine so. It probably hurts like hell getting squeezed like that." Another contraction hit and Nessie let out a moan as a wave of calm spread across the room. We all heard Emmett fall down the stairs, cussing as he hit hard at the bottom.

"Cub, I'm right here. You need to try to give your Uncle Emmett a break." Seth put his hand on Nessie's stomach and I saw Sophie move to rest herself under his touch. I wished I would have known what was going on when Bella was pregnant with Nessie. The bond that Seth and Sophie shared was so strong already. I would give anything to take back all the anger and hostility I felt toward Nessie then.

"I need to examine your progress Nessie, who do you want to stay?" Doc came to the foot of the bed.

"Just Uncle Jasper to help keep Sophie calm. I would like this to be between Jake and me. I hope you all understand." Everyone came and gave her a kiss and supportive words and then left. Seth was the last to leave. He kissed Nessie on the forehead and then leaned down and kissed her stomach.

"I'll see you soon baby girl. I love you." Seth looked at me and I knew he wished he could stay, but I agreed with Nessie that this needed to be our memory. He closed the door behind him as he left and Doc positioned himself to check to see if Nessie was ready to start pushing.

"Well it appears to be that time. With the next contraction Nessie I want you to bear down and push. Jasper, try to keep everyone as calm as possible." Doc waited for Nessie's cue and as soon as the contraction started, I put my hand behind her back and brought her up to help her push.

Jasper tried to keep us calm, but there was only so much he could do. After about a half an hour of pushing, I was beginning to think Sophie as stuck.

Doc looked up at us and smiled. "Just a few more pushed and she will be here."

Nessie leaned back in my arms she looked up at me and smiled weakly. "I love you Jacob Black." I leaned forward and kissed her as another contraction hit. I bent her forward and she pushed, sending out a scream for the first time.

As the contraction ended I was able to respond. "I love you Renesmee Carlie Cullen." One more contraction and I saw Doc grab a small blue think that looked like a mini turkey baster.

"Nessie one more push and her shoulder's will be clear." I looked down and saw Doc using the blue thing on a Sophie's face. Nessie's final contraction hit and she pushed so hard, I was so proud of her. "Nessie stop pushing now." The next thing I knew, Sophie as there, laying on Nessie's stomach. She didn't cry, she just looked at the two of us with the most beautiful brown eyes. Her black hair plastered to her head. "Jake do you want to cut the cord?" I nodded and Doc handed me the scissors and showed me where to cut.

Nessie and I were both in shock I think as Doc took Sophie to weigh her and get her cleaned up.

"Jake she's not crying. Is she okay?" Panic filled Nessie's voice and it carried over to me. I went to stand behind Doc and as soon as the wet washcloth touched her face, she let out a loud cry. The sound of it brought tears to my eyes.

"Jake I have to finish up some things with Nessie, can you finish cleaning her up?" I nodded and Jasper was there, helping me. We got her all cleaned up and diapered. Jasper showed me how to swaddle Sophie properly.

"I had little brothers, and had to help my mother." Once she was secure in her soft pink blanket, she calmed down.

Nessie's eyes were on us as I turned around, Sophie cradled in my arms. I walked her over and placed our daughter into her waiting arms.

"Sophie, this is your Mommy." Nessie brought Sophie's face to hers and she kissed her nose.

"Welcome to the world Cub. You are so special and so loved." Sophie started to fuss and we both looked to Doc who was standing at the foot of the bed.

"Try to see if she will eat." With that Doc and Jasper left the room, leaving us alone.

I helped Nessie lift off the shirt she was wearing. As soon as Sophie's mouth latched on to Nessie, she began to eat eagerly. Well I can see she took after me in that aspect. Once she was done with her first meal, I held her as Nessie dressed. She was exhausted.

"Do you want to sleep, or are you ready for company?" Nessie reached up for Cub and I begrudgingly passed her over.

"I would like to introduce the family to our daughter. Let Seth come in alone first." I nodded at her and opened the door to get Seth. He fell into the room as the door opened. He must have been leaning against it. The rest of the family made a move to enter and I held my hand up.

"It will be just a minute. We want to give Seth and Sophie some time." They all settled back to where they were waiting, none of them leaving the hallway.

I helped Seth to his feet and closed the door behind him. He took a deep breath and slowly walked to the end of Nessie's bed. I took Sophie from Nessie and walked to my friend. He looked at me and then down to Sophie. She had her eyes open wide, taking him in. As soon as their eyes met, I saw the connection solidify between them. What I had felt for Nessie on the day she was born, was visible all over Seth's face. I tear ran down his cheek and he reached out and gently touched her face.

I held her out to him and he gently took her in his arms. He brought her up to his eyelevel, and smiled the most genuine and peaceful smile. "Hello Baby Girl. I've been waiting for you. We are going to have a great life. I promise." Seth tucked her into his arms and looked at us. "Thank you."

"She's not yours yet Clearwater. You have a long wait ahead of you. At least twenty years." I looked at Nessie and she smiled.

"Eighteen."

Seth's eyes focused on Sophie again. "And what a good time we are going to have."