Okay so thank you so much for the reviews. I am blessed to have so many followers. I've updated much more quickly this time and as I said, the story I now coming to an end, everything is being tied up, hence so many POV's in this chapter. I hope you all like it... Enjoy
TCO Business Ch 52
Bree Cullen
I am absolutely ecstatic. I love my Seth with all of my dead un-beating heart; my mom and dad have accepted our relationship; sex and all. Who would have ever thought that the terrified girl who'd surrendered to Esme and Carlisle all that time ago during that awful battle would have found such happiness?. I have a family who adore me and a boyfriend who worships the ground that I walk on and the air that I don't need to breathe. I am one truly blessed young vampire. The only blip on my horizon is the tentative relationship I have with my birth mother. She has been doing a great job with Charlie I have to admit, but she gave up on me, left me when I needed her most. She will never be my mom; not in the way Rosalie is... I can only hope that one day soon we can be friends.
~TCOB~
Charlie Swan
My head has been all over the place for the last few weeks. I've had so much to take in; my thoughts have been all over the place. First I almost died, then I found out that my Bella is a vampire. I mean I always knew there was something untoward there, with her and Edward and Renesmee. It was clear to me that Nessie was their kid from day one; she couldn't not have been what with her having Bella's eyes and Edward's hair. And, man, how she grew so quickly, that was so not normal. But, I'd agreed to both Jake and Bell's terms and asked no questions. I just accepted that if I wanted my daughter in my life; I'd ask no questions. It worked for me, at least it did until I'd gone and got myself shot.
When I got home from the hospital, I was shocked and delighted by the changes to my little house. As proud as I am, and as unwilling to accept help as I'd normally be, it was obvious that Bella and the rest of the Cullens (not to mention the boys and girls from the rez) just wanted to see me happy. I had to swallow the lump that formed in my throat when I saw what they'd done for me. Who knew that the Forks Chief of Police was so well thought of...
I loved my deck the most. I had no time for staying in bed and I loved being outside. When Billy explained about his sister; I'd felt that I had no choice but to help him by allowing her to be my care provider; he was my best friend in the world after all. I never realised what a difference this would make to my life.
Nadie is awesome. That's the only word I can use to describe her. She sometimes seems so much older than her years; a bit like me. But it's like she has a crystal ball or some shit. She seems to know automatically when I need some space. She cooks way better than Bella (and that's saying something) and she is funny and kind. Hell, she even likes watching the Mariners. Much as though I'm a little scared to admit it, she's rekindled feelings in me that I only ever had for Renee. When Bella mentioned those two poor children the last time she was over, I couldn't help but think...
~TCOB~
Nadie Black
I never once, not in a million years, thought that life could be this good.
Okay, admittedly, I have problems and part of me still craves a drink from time to time. But these times are becoming fewer and there is far more time in between. Charlie Swan has to be the reason for the change in me since I was discharged from hospital. I agreed to be his carer because my brother Billy suggested it and to be honest, I didn't have many choices open to me then.
To my surprise Charlie was easy to take care of. Like any man, he was a bit reluctant to show any weakness, but he had limited mobility and he understood his limits. I've always loved to cook and boy could that man eat. I had a great time trying out new recipes. Watching Charlie's reaction to them made my days. It only took a very few days before we found our way around each other.
The bedroom that had been prepared for me by Esme and the others was beautiful. All pastel colours and flowers. I'd felt like a princess when I lost myself in the exquisite mattress and duvet that first night.
Bella and Edward visited this morning. They mentioned those two children that my Bree had found and my heart went out to them. I wished I could do something for them. Maybe if I could then Bree would finally see me as a mother rather than a monster...
~TCOB~
David
I was so out of my comfort zone. I'd taken these two forlorn children into my care. Their grandmother passed away and they don't have a soul in the world but each other. I can honestly say that they are a joy to look after. Both are polite and shy; always eager to help out with the cleaning and cooking. Ellie even offered to polish the brass in the church. Bree and her friend Seth have visited every day; they are clearly keen to keep them both together. There is something about those two that has me confused; They appear to be so young and yet they seem to be old souls. So mature. Edward and Bella have been here a few times too but it's been a few weeks now. I originally only agreed to have the children here for one or two nights but I couldn't put them into care. There was something about these kids that screamed to me. Somehow I knew that if I waited just a little while longer, there would be parents out there for them. At least that's what I prayed for each night.
~TCOB~
Bella Cullen
Tomorrow is the big day. New Horizons is finally going to be opening and I am so excited. There's been so much work gone into this project.
Edward and I were relaxing in our cottage; Renesmee asleep in bed when we heard footsteps approaching and a knock at the door.
I could smell Bree and Seth without having to answer.
"Come in you two," Edward and I said in unison.
"Hi guys," I could see that Bree was as excited as me.
"Edward, how are you?" Seth questioned.
"We're all good," my husband replied. "Looking forward to tomorrow."
Bree hugged me tightly. "Bella; all of our dreams are coming true," she trilled. "How cool is this?"
I had to agree. This was what Bree and I had envisioned all those months ago and yet it was so much more.
"I can't believe it's almost ready." I tell her. " I'm slightly overwhelmed. Did you see the kitchen and the bedrooms?"
"I know right?" Bree was clearly as delighted as I was. "And what about Alice's shop and Mom's garage?"
"It's all way more than I expected." I tell her honestly.
"Seth, you should sleep." Edward chipped in he was clearly almost dead on his feet. "Tomorrow will be a long day."
Seth nodded in agreement and headed to Nessie's room, he'd sleep on the floor beside her. Our discussions wouldn't disturb him there.
We spent the remainder of the night discussing our hopes and dreams for our business.
~ TCOB ~
Jasper Hale
It seems to me that everything has come full circle. Wasn't it just yesterday that Carlisle and Esme begged the Volturi to allow us to keep Bree? And yet, so much has happened since then. Who knew that Bree would fit so well into our family unit? She's made Rosalie and Emmett so proud; she's united us with the wolves in a way that no-one could ever have predicted. Her friendship with Bella has ended with the opening of their business in the morning and I was delighted that my wife was going to be a part of it all. Let's face it, if Alice was happy then I was too, and being one hundred percent honest, I cannot recall Alice ever being this happy.
The morning of the grand opening dawned clear and bright; something never guaranteed in the Pacific Northwest. Alice and I had left Rose and Emmett at home and had gone hunting with Carlisle and Esme last night. We arrived home to a hive of activity at six am. Bree and her boyfriend Seth were cooking, following Esme's recipes for pastries that would be served at the opening. Esme and Alice immediately went to help. At the rate they were baking there would be enough to feed five thousand by the time they were done.
At seven thirty we were all ready assembled and ready to leave for Seattle. Edward and Bella had picked up Billy and Jake who were travelling with them along with Nessie. Alice and I would pick up Sue, Charlie and Nadie en route. Bree and Seth would go with Rosalie and Emmett.
We arrived in Seattle just before nine am. I could feel the excitement of everyone gathered for the opening of New Horizons; David had also come along with the quiet children that were temporarily in his care.
The moment had arrived...
~ TCOB ~
So I am thinking that there maybe one or two chapters left followed by an epilogue or two. I've already had an enquiry about updating this story looking at what's happening a few years down the line. I've made no decisions on this but right now I'm not thinking of another multi-chapter story but I am not ruling out the odd one shot.
I have, as always to thank my pre-readers Courtney0624 and Kymbersmith90. I could not have got through this without my beta and rock Elletee_. Please join me in congratulating her on the birth of her granddaughter Nikki earlier this week. She truly is a gorgeous baby.
Finally thank you to everyone who's read/followed/favorited this story. And to anyone who has reviewed... I LOVE YOU!
