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TDF

Friday, October 21, 2011 – 6:43 pm – Forks High School Football Field, Forks, WA

"Alice! Jazz!" I stand and wave down my friends to join me in the bleachers.

Teddy and I had claimed a small section of a row in the teachers, coaches, and VIP's section. The front rows were reserved for the VIPs, so we are halfway up the bleachers, but have a nice view of the field. Teddy has disappeared again to talk to his colleagues and students, so I vowed to protect our seats, while waiting for our friends.

"Hey, how you doing today, Bella? Any PTSD flashbacks involving Mama Bear Cullen?" Alice asks as she gives me a hug.

"I have had some close scrapes, but I am coping," I sigh leaning in to hug Jazz.

"Good to see you Jazz."

"You too, Bella."

It is a fact that Jasper Whitlock, gives the best hugs, it must be something they teach guys in Texas. With one last extra comforting squeeze and a reassuring pat on the back, Jasper makes me feel like he knows exactly how I feel and wants to share the burden. Alice is a lucky gal.

"I never expected Esme to be such a bulldog," Alice comments. "Her whole attitude about the Denali house blew me away."

"I know, I can't stop thinking about it," I admit. "I feel like we are preparing to buy their house out from under them and send them into some nursing home."

"Exactly!" Alice agrees. "Where Irina will be the old lady sleeping around and spreading STDs and…

"And Tanya will be covertly trying to read the palms of every handsome orderly that walks through the door," I finish Alice's sentence with a laugh, but the truth of the matter leaves us a bit sad.

"So you girls ready for the football game?" Jasper smiles effectively trying to change the subject.

I laugh and shake my head, "I am ready for hot chocolate and fresh popcorn. I am ready for the blanket and butt cushion I failed to pack. And I am ready for a burger and shake at the diner once the game is over and we can get out of here.'

Alice is raises her hands as though she is in church, "You said it sister, AMEN!"

The three of us sit in silence for a while, watching the crowd fill the stands and the students covered in all their spirit gear. Eventually Jasper, just like Teddy, was pulled away to talk to students and colleagues. Immediately, Alice and I picked up our whispered conversation about our project, Esme, and the Cullens.

"So, have you told Teddy about it, yet?" Alice asks me.

A familiar pair of lips on my neck and hands on my shoulder cause me to freeze, "Tell Teddy what?"

TDF

AN: Unbelievable response to yesterday's chapter. Everyone had something to say about Esme! I loved hearing your opinions. They made me smile and laugh. You guys rock.

Four posts today. I am breaking the Homecoming game up into four smaller posts instead of one big post….I think it works well this way.

Okay, See you soon and remember, no Beta, just me.