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When the group arrived home Jackson and Stella were sitting in the living room playing with Brandon and Angelica. As soon as they got inside Jasper carried Alice over and set her down on the couch and Brandon jumped to his feet and raced towards them.

"Mommy!" he squealed but skidded to a stop when he noticed the baby snuggled in Alice's arms. "What is that?"

"This is your little sister," Jasper told him.

"I don't want a little sister," Brandon pouted.

"Sure you do," Alice smiled. "When she gets bigger you will be able to play with her and teach her things. Won't that be fun?"

"Maybe," Brandon admitted and glanced back to where Jackson was holding Angelica. "But I got Angel for that. Angel is big now. We don't need a sister too."

"I think she'll be fun when she's old enough," Alice sighed. "It's not like we can send her back."

"Why not?" Brandon frowned, not understanding why they couldn't.

"Because we can't," Jasper laughed. "And we love her."

"But you still love me?" Brandon asked and his worry flooded the room.

"Of course we do," Alice assured him and looked at Jasper. "Take the baby?" Jasper moved quickly and scooped the baby girl from Alice's arms and as soon as her arms were empty she held them out to Brandon. He grinned and raced over and threw himself into her lap and Alice hugged him tightly.

"I missed you," Alice murmured softly.

"Missed you too Mommy," Brandon whispered as he cuddled into her. Jasper sat down carefully next to Alice and after a moment Brandon lifted his head and peeked at the baby snuggled in Jasper's arms.

"I suppose we can keep her," he announced finally. "But only if she doesn't take my toys or Angel's stuff."

"It's a deal," Jasper grinned. Brandon took a last glance at the baby and then slid off Alice's lap and ran back over to Angelica. While Jackson settled the children playing again the other adults all gathered around Jasper and Alice to meet the newest edition to the family. Jasper handed the baby to Oliver first and she snuggled into him instantly.

"Well I think its great having a little sister," Oliver smirked as he winked at Alice.

"Good," Alice smiled and watched as Oliver looked at the baby lovingly before passing her to Emmett.

"She looks just like you little one," Emmett commented. "Except for the blonde hair." Stella and Jackson both had a hold of the baby after him and once Jackson had passed her to Rosalie the baby gave a little hiccup and her eyes started to droop.

"Its tiring work meeting us all isn't it," Rosalie whispered to her as she rocked her gently. Alice was touched at how gentle Rosalie was with the baby and she realised that motherhood had softened Rosalie a little.

"So does she have a name yet?" Emmett asked.

"It's not like this was all planned and expected," Jasper laughed as he glanced at Alice.

"I have an idea though," Alice murmured. "After what Sierra did for us today I would like to name the baby after her. What do you think Jazz?"

"I like it," Jasper nodded. "Sierra Whitlock it is." Alice grinned and held her arms out for her baby and Rosalie walked over and returned Sierra back to her mother.

"While you were all gone Carlisle called," Rosalie suddenly remembered.

"How are things going over there?" Emmett asked.

"He didn't say too much," Rosalie admitted. "Just that things went well and they will be home tomorrow."

"Do they need picking up at the airport?" Jasper asked.

"No, they left Carlisle and Edward's cars there remember?" Rosalie smiled. "He said they should be home by midday."

"It will be good to see them again," Alice whispered.

"Can you see what happened at the voting?" Emmett asked as he looked at Alice.

"To be honest Emmett I am too tired to even look," Alice sighed.

"Tired?" Jasper frowned worriedly.

"It's nothing to be concerned about Jazz," Alice assured him. "I just need some quiet time. I think we should take the children upstairs anyway. Sierra will need a bottle and Brandon should get to bed." Jasper agreed and they said goodnight to the rest of the family and Jasper went over and picked Brandon up as Alice got to her feet with Sierra in her arms and the small family headed up to their private rooms for the evening.

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As soon as Jasper and Alice had disappeared Oliver and Stella made excuses that they needed to hunt and slipped out of the house together, leaving Emmett, Rosalie and Jackson alone with Angelica. They sat for a little while as Jackson helped Angelica build a castle with her blocks and when her little eyes started to shut involuntarily Rosalie decided it was time for bed for her daughter.

She let Angelica hug her uncle goodnight and then walked over so Emmett could kiss her before she carried her upstairs. Once alone Emmett glanced at his brother in law but Jackson pointedly ignored him as he packed up Angelica's blocks and then sat down on the couch. He grabbed the remote and switched on the tv and Emmett got to his feet with a sigh.

"I'm just going up to help Rose," Emmett murmured.

"Yeah okay," Jackson nodded absently, looking like he was concentrating on the game that had appeared on the tv screen but as soon as Emmett disappeared up the stairs he switched the tv back off and flopped back against the couch with a loud sigh.

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When Emmett walked into Angelica's room Rosalie had already settled her into the crib and was standing folding her clothes as she waited for her daughter to drift off.

"Rose, come in our room for a second?" Emmett asked.

"Yeah," Rosalie nodded and glanced at Angelica before following Emmett out of the room. They were silent until they reached their own room and once the door was shut behind them Emmett turned to face Rosalie.

"How much did Jackson and Oliver tell you about what happened while we were away?" Emmett asked softly.

"Not much," Rosalie admitted. "When they got to the house they were in a hurry. All they said was you had found Alice and she was pregnant and the baby was coming. While Oliver and I were coming back to where you all were he said that Sierra wasn't with you guys and it was only you and Jazz looking after Alice. That's it really. With the birth and everything I haven't really had the chance to ask what happened while you were gone."

"Maria had Alice locked in a box," Emmett sighed.

"She what?" Rosalie growled angrily.

"Underground," Emmett nodded. "We found her and freed her and managed to get away. But Maria and her newborns followed us. When they caught up with us we had to fight. We made short work of the newborns but you know Maria. None of us really have the skill to go toe to toe with her and win. She had to die Rose."

"Did she?" Rosalie hissed.

"She did," Emmett sighed. "It was why Alice said before that Sierra did so much for them. Why they named the baby after her. Sierra sacrificed herself to kill Maria so she couldn't hurt anyone ever again."

"What do you mean sacrificed herself?" Rosalie frowned.

"She pulled Maria into the fire," Emmett whispered. "And burnt to death herself. Sierra's gone Rose."

"Oh," Rosalie murmured, not sure how she felt about the loss of the newest edition to the Cullen family.

"Rosie, there's more," Emmett sighed. "While we were away Jackson and Sierra got closer. I think they fell in love. After Sierra died Jackson tried to throw himself in after her."

"He what?" Rosalie gasped in horror.

"I pulled him to safety and knew I had to get him home to you," Emmett added. "I used you and Angel to coax him home. But he is grieving Rose. He needs his sister right now."

"Of course he does," Rosalie whispered sadly.

"Go take care of him Rose," Emmett murmured. "I'll stay up here and keep an eye on Angel."

"Thanks Em," Rosalie nodded and leaned over and kissed him softly before turning and hurrying downstairs to find Jackson.

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When Rosalie rushed into the living room Jackson was still sitting on the couch and she noticed he was clutching a gold locket in his hands.

"Jackson, Emmett told me," Rosalie gasped as she raced over to her brother. "About Sierra. I am so sorry."

"I loved her Rose," Jackson sighed.

"Yeah, I know," Rosalie nodded and threw her arms around him. He melted into her and buried his face against her neck and she held him tightly, knowing there was nothing she could do or say to ease his pain.

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Carlisle pulled his car to a stop outside the house and glanced through the mirror to look at Henry and Tanya in the back seat before he turned and smiled at Esme.

"Happy to home my dear?" he asked her.

"I will be once I see the rest of our family," Esme grinned.

"Let's get inside then," Carlisle grinned. "We have so much to catch up on and tell them." They all got out of the car as Edward pulled in behind them and Edward got Renesmee out of her seat as Bella climbed out of the passenger seat.

"It's great to be home isn't it?" Bella grinned.

"It is," Esme agreed. The group walked into the house and were slightly surprised when the only people in the living room to greet them were Oliver and Stella.

"Where is everyone?" Esme frowned.

"Around," Oliver answered vaguely.

"It seems we aren't the only ones with news," Edward groaned as he read their minds.

"Is everyone okay?" Esme gasped.

"Everyone is fine now Esme," Stella assured her.

"Now?" Carlisle frowned. "What has happened?"

"A lot," Oliver replied. "And I think the others would be better explaining it all." Behind him Alice skipped down the stairs, having seen their arrival, and she let out a squeal as she jumped off the last step and raced over to hug Esme. Jasper was walking down behind her and as Esme and Alice parted Esme let out a gasp.

"Who is that?" she asked as her eyes locked on the baby snuggled in Jasper's arms.

"That's our baby!" Brandon announced from beside Jasper.

"You have been busy while we have been away," Esme grinned.

"We have," Alice agreed and looked at Oliver. "Can you go upstairs and tell Emmett, Rose and Jackson they are home." Oliver nodded his head and raced up the stairs and Jasper walked over and handed Sierra to Esme.

"How did this happen?" Carlisle asked in disbelief.

"We don't need to explain the how to you," Alice laughed. "But she was born yesterday. We named her Sierra."

"After your cousin," Esme smiled at Jasper.

"Yes," Jasper nodded solemnly and they all felt a flood of grief from him.

Before anyone could question them further the others came racing down the stairs. A round of hugs and greetings followed and finally Carlisle suggested they all settle in the living room and exchange their news. Once they were all seated Carlisle looked around the room and his eyes settled on where Jasper, Alice, Emmett and Rosalie were sitting with Brandon, Renesmee and Angelica playing at their feet and Sierra sleeping in Jasper's arms. On the couch next to them Jackson, Oliver and Stella sat quietly and it was obvious something was wrong with Jackson.

"I think before we share what happened in Italy you should tell us what happened here while we were gone," Carlisle started.

"A lot did happen," Alice admitted. "Not long after you left Maria found me alone in the forest and kidnapped me."

"Maria?" Carlisle frowned.

"Yes," Emmett nodded. "Oliver saw it and Jackson was able to see a little more with help from Alice's jewellery. Jazz, Oliver, Jackson, Sierra and I went after them."

"It took them a month to find them," Rosalie added. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you when you called. We didn't want you to worry."

"We should have come home," Esme gasped.

"They found me eventually," Alice smiled, glossing over the details of her imprisonment although she knew eventually she would have to tell them and Edward would already know anyway. "I had got pregnant, although I didn't realise until after Maria had taken me. We got away but Maria came after us. The guys fought off the newborns and Sierra went after Maria. Maria wasn't going to stop causing trouble for us until she was dead and we all knew that, especially Sierra. She sacrificed herself and dragged Maria into the fire. Maria is gone, but so is Sierra."

"Oh Jasper, I am so sorry," Esme whispered and reached over to put her hand on Jasper's shoulder. Across the room Jackson jumped to his feet and stormed out of the house and Rosalie gasped and started to get to her feet.

"Rose, I'll go," Oliver said quickly and when Rosalie nodded her head Oliver jumped up and followed his friend.

"Are we missing something?" Bella asked.

"While you were gone Jackson and Sierra got together," Jasper said sadly. "Jackson is grieving harder than the rest of us."

"Of course he is," Carlisle murmured. "So that is why you named the baby after her."

"She gave up her life for us," Alice nodded. "We wanted to honour that and her memory."

"It sounds like you all went through a lot," Esme sighed sadly. "I am so sorry we weren't here for you."

"Italy was important too," Jasper argued.

"Speaking of which, how did it go?" Emmett asked.