Disclaimer- The fabulous characters of my story, with the exclusion of a few, belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer and come from her Twilight series.

A/N- This was a difficult chapter to write. I wanted to capture it well, and I was afraid that I wouldn't. But, I'm hoping that it will come across the way I intend. This is the first chapter I cried while writing. PLEASE leave a review and let me know what you think, I love hearing from you guys. Enjoy!


"It's beautiful out tonight," Jacob said quietly as they walked hand in hand.

"Yeah, it is."

"And you're beautiful." He grinned at her.

"And you look very…mmm…sexy right now."

He laughed hard. "Really?" He had taken off his bowtie and jacket and undone the first few buttons of his tuxedo shirt.

"Really. This is a good look for you." She smiled, looking away from him towards the water.

"I'll have to remember that," he said teasingly.

"Tonight…was really perfect Jacob," she said softly, looking up at him.

"You think so?"

"I know so."

"What could have made it better?"

She smiled. "Nothing. It's just been perfect."

"I want it to be perfect," he murmured thoughtfully.

"It was."

"It's not over yet you know."

"Oh…so you still have big plans, do you?" she laughed.

He stopped walking and turned toward her. He leaned down slowly and kissed her lightly before straightening up again. "You know how much I love you, right?"

"I do," she almost whispered.

"I don't ever want you to doubt how much I love you."

"I know."

"We've doubted before, I think. I don't want that to happen ever again."

She just stared at him.

"And I don't want you to ever think we shouldn't be together. You and me…it's just how it is…forever. You know that, right?"

She looked at him questioningly for a minute before answering. "I never questioned that you love me Jacob. I just…was…worried. For you…that you wouldn't have the kind of life you should."

He touched her cheek softly. "The only life I should have, the only life I want, is with you."

"I know that now," she said softly. "Maybe it's not perfect…or ideal…but it's meant to be." She smiled up at him.

"It is meant to be." He brought his other hand up and placed both hands firmly on the sides of her face. "You are my life. You…are my whole reason for everything. You're the first thing I think about when I wake up, the last thing I think about before I sleep. You are what I dream of. You're everything I ever dreamed of. And I am never, ever letting you go." She smiled at him again, and he dropped his hands down to his sides and took a deep breath. "I love you," he whispered fiercely. "I can't ever imagine my life without you. There is no life without you."

"I love you so much," she said in a choked voice.

He put his hands in his pockets and took another deep breath, looking over her head at the water for a moment. He looked back into her eyes and stared for a minute.

Then he dropped down to one knee. He pulled a black box out of his pocket and opened it slowly. "Then marry me."

She gasped loudly and her eyes widened. "I…what…are you…" she stammered.

"Marry me. I'm going to be here forever anyway…we're going to be together forever. I just want you to do it with my ring on your finger and my last name."

Her mouth was slightly open and she just kept staring at him.

"I know you…"

"Yes," she interrupted.

"Yes?"

"Yes."

He stood up quickly and pulled her to him, kissing her anxiously. She wound her arms around his neck and held to him tightly.

"Calli," he murmured when he finally pulled his lips away, just inches from hers

"Jacob," she whispered.

He straightened up and looked down at the box in his hand. He slowly pulled the ring out and took her left hand in his, placing it on her finger.

She looked down at the thin gold band with the small, solitary diamond in the middle. "It's perfect," she breathed.

"It was my mother's. My dad wanted me to give it to you," he said, smiling. He leaned down and placed his lips next to her ear. "Happy Birthday Calli," he whispered.

"You…are amazing," she sighed. "This is amazing. I can't…I never thought…"

He kissed her quickly, interrupting her stammering, before straightening back up.

"So…now you're my fiancé," she said, grinning.

"Yep." He grinned back.

"Well…I think that's a little more appropriate for us than boyfriend."

"No…husband will be more appropriate," he said softly.

"Husband," she murmured thoughtfully.

"You're last name will be Black," he said with a big smile on his face.

"Ha! At least it will be shorter."

"You're happy, right?" he asked her carefully.

She leaned up and kissed him softly. "I'm…beyond happy," she almost whispered. She reached up and touched his cheek lightly, leaving her hand there for a moment. "Oh, but one thing…we are not telling Alice. If she plans anything for me again we're gonna come to blows, I swear."

Jacob laughed hard. "Come on…we'll have to go make an appearance before we leave."

She eyed him carefully. "Did they all know about this?"

He smirked. "Pretty much. Come on."

He pulled her along the beach back towards the bonfire. When they got close Emily and Sam rushed up to them.

"Congratulations," Emily said with tears in her eyes, hugging both of them.

"We're happy for you," Sam added, smacking Jacob on the back.

Lots of people came up to them one by one and said congratulations. Finally they walked over to Billy, who smiled up at them. "Congratulations…both of you."

"Thanks," they both said at the same time.

He looked at Calli's hand. "It's a perfect fit…in many ways."

Jacob leaned down and gave him a hug. Then he cleared his throat. "We…we need to go." He looked at Calli carefully, who just gave him a small smile.

"I know." He stared at Calli for a long time before speaking again. "I'll see you soon."

"Bye Billy," she said quietly.

They walked slowly toward the car, saying nothing. When they got to the end of the sand Jacob scooped her up in his arms again. She laughed as he carried her to the car. He pressed his lips firmly to hers before setting her gently in her seat and closing the door. He grabbed his shoes from the backseat and put them back on. When he got in she was strapping on her shoes. She smiled up at him and finished, then sat up, reaching over and grabbing his hand.

He kissed the top of her hand and grinned at her, driving quickly toward the house. When he pulled into the drive Calli looked up apprehensively and swallowed hard. He got out of the car and came around to her side. He opened the door and pulled her up to him, grasping her tightly.

"I love you," he whispered in her ear.

"I love you," she said quietly.

"Come on." He wrapped his arm around her waist and walked to the house, opening the door for her. Everyone was waiting for them in the living room.

"Let me see!" Alice squealed as she bounded toward them and grabbed her left hand.

Calli looked up at Jacob quickly. "Them too?"

"Yep," he grinned. "Guess keeping it from Alice is out the window," he whispered in her ear.

"Keeping it from me!" Alice exclaimed dejectedly.

Calli just groaned.

Everyone came and congratulated them individually.

"Congratulations Calli," Carlisle said as he hugged her tightly.

"Thanks," she said softly.

"You're my daughter…I love you," he whispered in her ear, then pulled away, smiling down at her.

"I love you too," she whispered, returning the smile.

"I'm so happy for you," she heard Bella say quietly to Jacob.

"Thanks."

Bella moved to her and stared for a long time before hugging her tightly. Calli returned the hug. "He'll make you happy," Bella whispered to her before pulling away.

"I know." She gave her a small smile. "Thank you…for everything."

"It was my pleasure."

Edward gave her a small hug. Next was Emmett.

"Did you?" he whispered to her as he gave her a big hug.

She grinned at him. "Yeah."

"That's my girl!"

She laughed, shaking her head.

Finally everyone was done. They all stood around, looking at her and Jacob.

"I…need to go change," she said quietly, breaking the silence.

Everyone nodded solemnly.

"I'm going with you," Jacob murmured next to her ear and began pulling her toward the staircase. She gripped his hand tightly as they made their way to her room. He opened the door and followed her in, closing it quietly.

"Come here." He put his hands on her shoulders and pulled her close to him. She fell into his chest and he could feel her shaking slightly. "It's ok," he whispered as he ran his hands softly over her shoulders.

"I'm scared," she whispered.

"I know," he murmured. "It's going to be alright." He pulled back and looked down at her. "I promise it will be alright."

"How long?"

"About an hour."

She closed her eyes and swallowed hard.

"I need to change," she said again.

"Turn around," he said softly.

She stared up at him for a minute before turning around slowly. He ran his hands softly across her back and felt her shudder. He leaned down and trailed kisses along her shoulders. He heard her sigh. Finally he reached up and slowly unzipped her dress. He ran his fingers up and down her back a few times. She turned slowly to look at him.

"I'll turn around so you can change," he said huskily, beginning to turn and walk away.

She grabbed him and leaned up quickly to press her lips to his. His arm wound around her back and held her tightly. When she finally pulled away he just sighed loudly, then turned and walked to the end of the room.

He heard her moving around and took a deep breath, trying hard to slow his heartbeat. He swallowed hard a few times, trying to loosen the tightening he felt in his chest.

"You can turn back around," she said softly.

He turned around and saw her dressed in a gray pair of sweatpants and a black t shirt.

"I'm just gonna go wash my face real quick." She moved around him and opened the door.

He paced anxiously while she was gone, trying to calm himself down. He felt like he might explode. But he knew he needed to stay calm; for her. He needed to reassure her right now. Forget the fact that he couldn't reassure himself; she couldn't know that.

She came back in the room and shut the door quietly, pressing herself up against it and staring at him.

"Come here." He held out his hand and she walked over and took it. He walked to the edge of the bed and sat down, pulling her into his lap.

"So warm," she murmured into his chest.

"Always." He reached up and pushed her chin up so she was looking at him. He leaned his head down and pressed his lips to hers. He kissed her softly at first, but soon it became more urgent.

He laid back, pulling her with him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her body up against his. She put her hands around his neck and grasped him tightly.

After a long time he finally pulled away, looking down at her. She kept her eyes closed for a moment before opening them to look into his. "I want to spend every night like this," she murmured.

"We will. I promise." He pressed his lips to hers again and kissed her fiercely. When she finally pulled away and looked at him her eyes were fearful. "Time to go," he whispered.

She just nodded.

He stood up and pulled her with him, holding her tightly to his chest for a few minutes before releasing her and grabbing her hand. They made their way slowly downstairs. Everyone was there on the couch, waiting for them.

"We have about twenty minutes," Carlisle said softly.

Calli just nodded. She gripped Jacob's hand even tighter. "Let's just go outside now," she said quietly, her voice anxious.

"Alright."

They all made their way out the front door, Calli and Jacob in the back. When they got out the door and began walking down the steps Calli stifled a gasp.

Standing in the front yard was the entire pack, looking at them all expectantly. Jacob released her hand, looking down at her and smiling, and walked over to Sam, speaking to him quietly. After a minute or so he walked back over to them. "They're all going to go phase. They'll patrol the area…just to make sure."

Everyone nodded, saying nothing. Calli walked away from Jacob further out onto the lawn and began pacing anxiously.

Jacob finally walked over and pulled her to his chest tightly. "Hey," he said as soothingly as he could.

She pulled away and looked up into his eyes. Her eyes were more panicked than he had ever seen them. "I can't do this Jacob. I don't want to do this…I don't want to do this…" Her voice sounded terrified.

"Shhh, it's ok, it's ok." He pulled her to his chest again and stroked her hair, rubbing his other hand up and down her back.

"Jacob, I can't," she cried into his chest. "I…what if…I can't…"

"It's going to be fine. It's going to be fine."

"Calli," Carlisle spoke up from behind her. Jacob felt her take a deep breath before she turned to look at him. "Do you know what's going to happen?"

She nodded.

"Do you know how long?"

"It…it depends…it was different with everyone."

He closed the distance between them and put his hands firmly on her shoulders. "You're going to be fine," he said fiercely. "I know you are. We all love you. We'll all be here."

She nodded weakly.

Alice rushed forward, giving her a tight hug. Bella was next, hugging her tightly. She went and hugged Jacob next. Emmett came up and gave Calli a tight squeeze. "You'll be ok…we still gotta kick this guys ass."

She laughed shakily.

Esme came and hugged her. "I love you," she whispered.

"Me too," Calli said softly.

"Five minutes," Carlisle said grimly.

Jacob grabbed her and spun her around, pulling her tightly to his chest.

"I can't Jacob…I can't. I don't want to." Her voice was full of agony and he felt a tear fall down his cheek.

He pulled back slightly and looked down at her. "You listen to me." He tried to make his voice authoritative, but it came out shaky. "You are the strongest person I know. I know you're going to get through this." He leaned down and put his lips next to her ear. "I'll pull you back," he whispered.

She gripped his shirt tightly. "I don't want to…"

"I'll pull you back. I promise," he whispered fiercely.

He felt her begin to breathe rapidly against his chest. She held to him tightly before finally loosening her grip. "Promise me something," she said warily.

"Anything."

"I've seen this Jacob…I've seen what happens. No matter…no matter what you see, no matter what you hear…you can't come near me. Not till it's over. Promise me."

"No way, I have to be…"

"You have to promise me Jacob. I've seen it. You have to trust me…you have to promise."

He looked down at her, a few more tears falling. "I promise," he said in a choked whisper.

Her breathing quickened even more and she let out a small cry.

"Calli…"

"Jacob, I love you," she said hurriedly, her voice cracking. She gripped his shirt tightly for a second, before crying out again and loosening her hold. "Now get away from me!" she choked out.

He looked down at her for just a second before leaning down and smashing his lips against hers. "I love you," he whispered fiercely before he began stepping back.

She pushed him away hard and cried out before turning away. She stumbled slightly further down the lawn and began gripping her head tightly. Jacob kept stepping back, closer to everyone. Bella came forward and took his hand.

The tears fell freely as Calli let out her first scream.