Jake laid with her for a short time then carefully laid her on the bed and covered her with a blanket. He kissed her forehead and walked out to the living area to talk to Leah. She was sitting on the couch waiting for him.

"I was going to ask if Renesmee is ok, but from the sounds of things I guess she must be?" Jake wasn't sure of that himself. "I think so. She says she is. Her emotions seem to be going kinda crazy though." "Did something happen?" Jake glared at her for a moment knowing what she meant. "Nothing bad happened and that's all I'm telling you. Bad enough I have to try and hide it when we phase." Jake was a little aggravated thinking about that.

"So Ryan hasn't come back huh?" Leah was the one glaring now. She was pissed that she couldn't go look for him cause Jake had ordered her to wait here.

"No. He hasn't, and thanks to you I can't go find him." Jake looked at her questioningly for a moment and then he remembered what had happened before. "You have to be more careful with him Leah. You can't go asking him to bite you. He could kill you." Leah rubbed her hands over her face. "I just don't get it Jake. I had this overwhelming feeling that I needed him to do it, why would I feel that way, why would I imprint on someone so dangerous to me?" "I don't know Leah, but you know that if he hurts you….." "Just don't Jake, I don't need shit from you right now. This is hard enough without worrying about you hurting him." "Just be careful Leah." Leah nodded.

"Jake?" Jake looked up and saw Nessie standing in the doorway to the bedroom. He walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her. "What is it baby?" "I'm kinda hungry." Jake was a little surprised as it was the middle of the night but he figured it was just because she hadn't eaten dinner. "C'mon, I'll make you something to eat." They walked into the kitchen and Jake pulled out some hamburger from the fridge. He went about making hamburgers and cooking them while Nessie watched from the table. When he was done he brought the burgers over to the table along with a plate that had a couple well done burgers on it. Nessie looked at him funny. He chuckled. "These are for Leah, she doesn't like anything rare like the rest of us."

Leah came over and sat next to Nessie. "Thanks Jake." As they ate Jake couldn't help but watch Nessie. She seemed like she was enjoying her food a little too much. When they were done Jake got the dishes before she could and put them in the sink washing them. He looked over at the girls who now both seemed to be somewhat down. He could feel that Nessie was worried. "What's wrong Ness?" Jake asked as he came to stand in front of her. Nessie looked at Leah unsure if she should say. Leah could tell what she was thinking. She let out a sigh. "She's worried about Ryan Jake, again. Just like I am." Leah was agitated. Jake turned back to Nessie.

"He'll be fine Ness. I'm sure he just needed time to get himself under control after what happened. C'mon let's get some sleep. If he's not here by morning I'll let you both go find him ok?" Nessie shook her head and Leah glared at Jake but he ignored her. He walked Nessie to the bedroom and she curled up against him on the bed. He pulled the blanket over them and kissed her lips softly. She then rested her head against his chest and fell asleep.

When Jake woke the next morning the first thing he noticed was that Nessie wasn't in his arms. He reached over to pull her to him but all he felt was an empty bed. His eyes shot open and he suddenly heard a noise coming from the bathroom. He sat up and noticed a queasiness in his stomach. He went to the bathroom door but it was locked.

"Ness, are you alright?" She didn't answer so he banged on the door. "Ness, open the door, what's wrong, let me in!" His voice was frantic and a minute later the door opened. He pulled her into his arms for a moment before pushing her slightly back. "Are you alright babe?" He could see that she looked just a little pale and sweaty. "I think so, I just didn't feel well and I got sick. I think I'm ok now though." Nessies voice was quiet. As Jake hugged her again he noticed his queasiness was gone now. He knew he had been feeling what she felt now.

"Do you want to shower?" Nessie shook her head so Jake got her some clothes along with his own and led her back into the bathroom. He turned on the water adjusting it how she liked and helped her pull off the shirt she had on. He helped her step in before pulling off his own shorts and climbing in after her.

She leaned against him for support as he washed her and then he helped her with her hair. He placed gentle kisses along her neck as he did all this. He let his hands gently carress her body as he washed her. When she was clean she turned and brought her lips to his. It was a soft tender kiss but he couldn't help the moan that escaped him. He didn't push things further like he wanted because he sensed something wasn't right with the way she was feeling this morning. She broke the kiss and washed him as he had her. They got out of the shower but Nessie started to stumble and Jake had to catch her before she fell.

"Ness, are you sure you're ok?" Nessie took a minute to regain her balance. "I think the hot water just made me a little dizzy, I'm ok now." They dried off and dressed. Nessie did her hair by simply brushing it and pulling it back in a pony tail. Jake walked out of the bedroom with her to find Leah sitting on the couch staring at the door. Jake was about to ask what she was staring at when he saw Nessie look toward the door. Jake touched her arm with his hand but she pulled away and bolted toward the door. Jake followed her as she ran outside. He saw Nessie run to Ryan who had apparently been outside. He was just as surpised as Jake was when Nessie ran into his arms. Leah came up behind Jake and whispered to him in growl.

"How did she know Jake?" Jake didn't have an answer for her. "I don't know, somethings not right." He tried to whisper to her but he knew Ryan heard him. Ryan pushed Nessie back to look at her. He brushed the tear from her cheek. He knew right away that she wasn't herself. Her color was off and she felt warmer then usual. "Ness, honey, what's wrong?"

Nessie just shook her head. "I was just worried about you, that's all." "No, Ness, that's not it. Your color is off and you're warmer than usual." "I'm fine, really, I don't know why you and Jake think somethings….wrong." As Nessie was talking she took a step back but Ryan had to grab her arm to steady her so she wouldn't fall. "And your balance is off." Ryan looked at her with concern. "I think I need to hunt." Ryan and Jake both looked at Nessie now. "Ness, you just hunted yesterday. You can't possibly need to hunt already unless….did you and Jake…." Ryan knew she would understand what he meant. "No, no, I didn't. But, I want to hunt. Will you take me, please?" Nessies voice was quiet.

Ryan looked to Jake expecting him to argue or lash out. "Are you sure that's what you want to do Ness?" Jakes voice was still full of concern. She shook her head. He walked over to her and gave her a tight hug before brushing his lips to hers. "When you come back, we're leaving. I'm taking you to Carlisle." "But Jake…." "You won't win this one Ness. I love you and I know something isn't right. So go hunt, and then we'll leave." Jake then turned to Ryan. "Watch her and don't leave her side." Ryan could hear the threat in his voice even though he seemed calm. Ryan just nodded his head.

As he grabbed Nessies hand to leave they heard a quiet growl. Ryan glared at Leah then took off with Nessie. He could hear Jake telling her to knock it off. He knew it upset her to see him and Nessie so close but he couldn't help it. Nessie was his best friend and even she couldn't change that.

They quickly picked up the scent of the deer and followed it to a clearing. As they approached it was a so quiet you could hear a pin drop. That's when Ryan thought he heard something. He looked around but it was just him and Nessie and the deer in the distance. He listened again and he could still hear the faint sound. But before he could say anything to Nessie she made her attack on the deer.

He followed her not really needing to hunt, but to make sure she was ok. He took down a deer of his own killing it quickly but he drank slowly as he kept his eyes on her. She drained the first one quickly then took down another.

He walked over to her as she was finishing. "Are you feeling better?" Nessie walked towards him as she wiped her mouth. "I think so." Suddenly she fainted right in front of him. Ryan dropped down beside her. "Ness, Ness, wake up, c'mon please wake up! He shook her slightly and then a little harder when that didn't work. "RENESMEE, WAKE UP! His voice was frantic and her eyes fluttered open. Ryan pulled her to him hugging her before scooping her up in his arms. "Wh-what happened?" Her voice was quiet. He ran using all his speed. "You fainted." "I'm so sorry, I don't…." "Shhh, it's ok."

Within seconds he was approaching the cabin.

"JAKE! Jake, get out here now!" Jake came running out and when he saw Ryan carrying Nessie he knew they needed to leave. "What happened?" "She fainted after she fed, I don't know why. But I have an idea. We need to get to Carlisle now. " Jake went straight to his bike and Ryan sat Nessie behind him. She wrapped her arms around Jake immediately. Leah had come running out after Jake and she was watching them. Ryan went to his bike and glanced at Leah. "If you're coming then let's go now." As Ryan climbed on the bike and started it Leah ran over. She climbed on and without thinking she wrapped her arms around his waist. He stiffened for just a moment and she started to pull away but he placed his hand on hers stopping her. Jake sped off and Ryan put his hand back on the handle bars and sped off following him.

As they sped down the road Ryan kept cursing himself in his thoughts. He had been startled when he felt Leah put her arms around him, but when she started to pull away something made him stop her. He liked having her close to him like that, it was almost comforting, calming. For him that wasn't a good thing to be feeling, especially considering what had almost happened with her before. As his thoughts wandered he found them pulling into the cullens drive.

Carlisle was waiting on the steps for them as Jake had used Nessies phone to call him when she had gone hunting. Jake parked the bike and climbed off picking Nessie up following him into the house with Ryan right behind him. Edward was at their side in a second as Carlisle led them into the medical room and Ryans thoughts returned back to what was going on with Nessie and what he suspected. All too late he realized what he had just done. Edward's face became furious and he growled.

"You can't be serious?" He turned his glare to Jake still growling. "You had better pray theres another explanation mutt!" Jake and Carlisle both looked at Edward. "What are you talking about, I didn't do anything to her!" Jake practically growled back. Edward turned back to Ryan. "Ahhh fuck. Edward, I didn't tell him my suspicion. He doesn't have a clue." Ryan really didn't want to be in the middle of this. "Seeing as how I need to examine her, would one of you two care to tell me what it is you are arguing over?" Ryan let out a frustrated sigh then spoke quietly. "I think she may be pregnant." Edward growled again and Jake and Nessie just stared with shock on their faces. "Why would think that Ryan?" It was Carlisle who was talking. "Well, her color is off and her temperature is higher than normal. Her balance is off too. She wanted to hunt this morning even though she just went yesterday, but then after she hunted, she fainted." Carlisle thought for a moment watching Ryan who seemed hesitant. "Is there something else?" Before Ryan could say the words Edward let out a loud growl and Carlisle called Jaspers name. Jasper came in the room trying to dispel Edwards mood. For the moment it seemed to work. Ryan stood next to Jake now and Nessie had grabbed his hand as he spoke again. "When I took her hunting, we stopped when we found the deer. It was so quiet and I thought I heard...another heartbeat. It was very faint but when I looked around I didn't see anyone, or anything. And I knew it wasn't the deer I was hearing." Ryan stayed quiet as he spoke but he was nervous now. He felt Nessie's grip tighten on his hand and Jasper suddenly grabbed Edward who had started to lunge forward toward Jake.

Jasper hooked his arms around Edwards and dragged him out of the room calling for Emmett to help him. When he was gone from the room, Carlisle turned to Nessie who was still shocked. "Is there anything else I should know, any other symptoms you've had sweetheart?" "N-no, I-I don't think so." Jake spoke up now. "Yes, there is, you got sick this morning, before you went hunting remember? And your emotions have been all over the place the last couple days." Nessie nodded her head.

"What was the last thing you ate before you got sick?" "Just hamburgers, medium rare like I always eat late last night." Nessies voice was quiet. "So nothing you don't normally eat then?" Nessie shook her head no. "I think Ryan may be right given your symptoms and what he heard. But I want to take a blood sample just to be sure and check a few other things." Nessie just nodded again.


Just wanted to let you know my postings may be every few days now instead of every day. The reason for this is because I had a good part of the story written before deciding to post it, but now I am caught up to what I have already written. So I will try to post at least every other day if I can. I may at times still get one per day but we will see. Thank you to those who have read this and a bigger thank you to my ever faithful reviewer.