Nessie and Grace pulled out front of the Cullens house at eight on the dot. Nessie had kept her promise by coming to the apartment at five to help her get ready. She helped her dress and changed her bandages along with clean the wounds again. The glass shredded her skin but with her half blood they'll be gone by tomorrow. They walked up the front steps with arms looped together but when they entered the house no one was around like before.

"All in the backyard," Nessie left out that there was a lot of people here. The rest of the wolves that were still phasing and some of the closest vampires that they called family now. The whole house had no lights minus white and red lanterns that were hanging from the ceiling leading the way to the backyard. It was magical. Before they opened the sliding door to the backyard Nessie stopped Grace to fix her dress. Grace wore a lacy knee length black dress with long sleeves and a very low neckline. Her bronze hair was left down but in loose curls and her eyes only had on eyeliner and mascara. Nessie did put on the signature red lipstick she wore to her art show. Grace wore all of her earrings and insisted on wearing the bracelet Seth got her along with the one Sarah made her. To top it all off Grace wore a pair of red high heels to match her lipstick. All of her tattoos were covered except the ones on her chest and the ones of her legs. She thought she was overdressed until Nessie got changed. Nessie wore a floor length silver gown with a halter top and no back. She wore her dark hair in an updo with the same makeup as Grace. Grace tried not to notice how similar they looked again.

"Are you ready?" Nessie asked while tucking a curl behind Graces ear. Grace looked down at herself and saw her wrapped up hands, she knew there was no backing out.

"Ready as I'll ever be," Grace gave a small smile before the back door was flung opened and everyone turned to look at them.

"There you two are! Grace I heard about what happened today and if you're okay with it I'd love for Carlisle to take a look. Just to make sure no glass is left," Esme wrapped Grace into a motherly hug. A type of hug that made Grace miss her own mother.

"Oh, he can but I'm sure they'll be okay," Grace knew that Carlisle would be looking at them anyways but it didn't matter. They'd be gone by tomorrow. She would just have to wear the bandages for a few more days to keep up apprences.

"That can wait until after she has a drink!" Emmett swooped I'm pulling Grace away by her elbow leading her over to a bar. This family sure knew how to take control. Emmett handed Grace a wine glass filled with white wine.

"Seth said you weren't big into red," Rosalie stated from behind Grace which made her jump.

"Oh, that's because I always forgot to brush my teeth before I pass out then I wake up with purple teeth," Grace was embarrassed by the fact but they found it hilarious.

"She's funny this one," Emmett was about to ruffle her hair when Rosalie smacked his hand.

"Do not. You'd think sevent...seven years together and he still hasn't learned not to touch a woman's hair," Rosalie glared at her husband for almost making her slip up. Thankfully Alice saved Grace from witnessing the most intense glare.

"There you are, Nessie took too long getting you ready. I have people that will love you," Alice was skipping while trying to be gentle of holding her fingertips. Alice skipping in chunky black heels though was a sight to see, even if 1950s gold dress was bouncing with her motions. It was like she was a fairy floating through air.

"She has to redo my hands," Grace pointed out while looking around the party to see if Seth was anywhere to be seen. She had to thank him for cleaning her apartment earlier and tucking her in.

"Grace, I want you to meet our extended family. Garrett, Kate, Tanya, Carmen, Irina and Eleazar please meet Grace," Alice had a sparkle in her eye as she placed her hands on Graces shoulders. Grace turned to wave at the people that were just listed but she stopped. All of them looked just like her. Pale, frozen, perfect. They also had gold eyes just like all the Cullens except Nessie who had eyes similar to hers. Before Grace could think any farther one of the newly introduced started talking.

"It's so nice to meet you finally. We've heard nothing but good," Tanya smiled at the young half vampire. She fought her this child at one point so it made her proud to see her all grown up.

"I'm not so sure what's so great about me but thank you," Grace nodded with a small smile before starting to feel her palm sweat under their stares. Something was off putting about their looks but also familiar. In the past month it seemed like she had met more people who looked like her more then any one else who she's ever seen. Her mother and father didn't even resemble her like this, not even her brother. They were all gingers with freckles and pale skin. Grace never fit in.

"Excuse me but Miss Grace, may I have the opportunity to play a song with you?" Grace snapped out of her thoughts again before turning to see Edward with his hand held out for you to grab.

"Sure but I haven't played in a while. It was nice meeting you all, I'm sure we'll talk more tonight," Grace took Edwards hand as he led her to a grand piano that was placed in the middle of the backyard. How had she missed that? He sat down and raised the cover as he waited for her to sit next to him. She noticed then that all the men had on the same black tux but all the females wore something different but in the same color scheme. Red, gold, black or siver.

"Alice planned the party. Big into colors," Edward whispered as he watched her look at all the girls dresses around them. They were all so beautiful. Grace felt ugly in comparison.

"I haven't played in a long time," Grace told him again as she stared at the keys.

"It's okay. You start a song and I'll come in with what I know," Edward smiled in encouragement. When Carlisle has told him that he knew Grace could play piano then he tried to learn anything that she might know, classic and modern.

"This is the last song I played so maybe it'll be easier," Grace places her hands on the keys before starting to play Piano Man. Soon on the second go around Edward jumped in playing with her and soon the whole party was gathered around singing the tune. Grace was laughing as she watched Edwards hands just glade through it all. Once the song was done everyone clapped but Edward and Grace stayed seated, both playing random things on the piano while talking.

"I hope you had a good Christmas with us," Edward told her as he played a few simple notes.

"I had the best Christmas ever I think. I'm sorry your wife had to miss it," Grace was still waiting for Seth to pop in but for the time being she'd enjoy the quiet time to where she wasn't being dragged all over the lawn.

"Oh, yeah but it's okay. I'm sorry about what happened at the diner earlier," Edward felt guilt about not being able to warn anyone quick enough but he knew when Carlisle looked at her hands later that the cuts would be almost gone.

"No big deal. Accidents happen," Grace shrugged before reaching to grab her wine glass that was placed on top of the piano.

"It wasn't an accident and you know it. Girls your age are always so childish still," Edward shook his head while starting to play Bella's lullaby.

"Aren't you close to my age? No way you can be that much older, right?" Grace stared at his perfect features and body language. Edward looked a lot like her. The face shape, the bronze hair, the facial structure. Grace didn't have full gold eyes like him but she did have flecks.

"I'm a few years older," Edward continued playing while not looking at his daughter. He didn't want to see her studying his face like he knew she was, she wasn't exactly hiding it.

"Edward...dont take this the wrong way but are we-," thankfully Graces question got cut off by Bella popping up and giving her a hug from behind.

"Alice told me where to find you. You look beautiful. Nessie sure knows how to make someone feel their best. How's your hands?" Bella knew she was talking fast and asking a lot but she knew someone was bound to pull her daughter away soon.

"She sure did do her best. My hands are okay, barely hurt now," Grace took another gulp of her wine. She knew she was a nervous drinker but she couldn't help it.

"There's someone who wants to meet you, formally and they only have a short amount of time. Edward, can I steal her?" Bella didn't wait for an answer before grabbing Graces fingertips and dragging her back through people. Bella led Grace back up the steps and into the house to kitchen where a light was on. She then saw the police officer and an older native woman sitting by him. They both stood up and smiled, the woman had tears in her eyes.

"Grace..." The lady wasted no time before rushing and pulling her into a giant hug. Grace hugged her back even though she didn't know her. Lately anyone who was willingly to give a hug she'd take the offer up.

"Grace this is my wife Sue and I'm Charlie, I don't know if we really officially met," Charlie held out his hand for his granddaughter to shake. When she did he held on for probably a second too long.

"I don't think so but I'm glad we finally did. Usually when we meet it's in a hurry. How was the pie?" Grace asked while Bella took her now empty glass to go replace it. Even though Edward wasn't thrilled about his underage daughter drinking he was aware that she had been doing it before they walked into her life so he couldn't do anything.

"I knew that pie tasted familiar. You liar," Sue slapped Charlie's arm lightly before laughing. Grace gave a genuine smile at their carefree attitude towards each other.

"It's not my fault you all believed me," Charlie just shrugged and stuffed his hands in his back pockets. They weren't dressed like everyone else. They wore simple clothing, like just going out into town clothing.

"Well, we just wanted to stop by and officially put a face to the name everyone keeps talking about," Sue placed a gentle hand on Graces shoulder and squeezed. She was everything she had hoped for her son and more. Grace was kind, giving and funny; everything Seth deserved in his imprint.

"It was nice to officially meet you both then," Grace gave them both hugs before Bella arrived with a fresh glass.

"By da...grandad, I'll see you both tomorrow," Bella gave them both kisses on their cheeks before they headed back towards the front door to leave.

"Sue is nice," Grace commented on the older lady once they had both left.

"Oh, Sue is great. Seth will be happy that you got a chance to meet her," Bella grabbed Graces hand gently before leading her back outside.

"Why would Seth care?" Grace asked as she looked around the yard again. Still no Seth but also no Jacob. Nessie was sitting with Tanya and Irina. The others were all scattered in groups talking to each other while listening to whatever was playing on the radio. Edward stood alone by the bar so that's where they walked over to.

"Sue is his mom. Charlie and Sue got together about 20 years ago," Edward told her as they sat on a couple of bar stools. Grace had just met his mom? Where was Seth?

"One hour count down!" Alice yelled across the yard for everyone to hear although she could have whispered it and everyone would have still picked up on it. How could it already be eleven?

"Grace how did you learn to play? Do you play any other instruments? Why aren't you going to a school for your art instead of waitressing?" Edward fired off questions. He was concerned his daughter wasn't reaching her full potential. Granted she has now stopped aging, she has stopped getting any older forever so she could do anything she wanted to. He was worried though about her getting involved with Seth and putting things on hold like Nessie did for Jacob. Yes, Nessie has a few degrees under her belt but she never went to an actual school. It was always online because she couldn't bare leaving Jacob for too long.

"I've played ever since I was little, probably four. I play guitar, piano, drums, and flute. I could have probably picked up more but then I got into painting. My parents were big pushers for me to reach my peak. I pursued art in a way I found suitable. I didn't want to go to a school where they told me what to paint or what to feel when I painted. I like to paint my own way. My second show is actually coming up," Grace had finished another glass without realizing it. She would be drunk soon before Seth even got to see her looking put together. Did she scare him off earlier?

"We would love to go to that. Could you tell me the date?" Bella pulled out her phone from her pants suit pocket, it was only then Grace noticed that Bella wasn't wearing a dress but instead a black pantsuit with gold pinstripes on it.

"Oh, it's the 10th at 8pm. I actually need to take a few days off this week to cram in the last things I need to finish. I only have four paintings done and I need at least six," Grace wasn't worried about the down payment this time on her spots because the money Seth paid for the one painting was more then enough.

"I marked it. We'll all be there," Bella smiled at her and Edward before Bella handed Grace another drink. Before anyone could say anything she heard loud laughs coming from around the house walking this way.

"Here comes the dogs," Tanya whispered to Nessie as Seth and Jacob along with two other men and one female came around the corner. Grace raised her eyebrows but didn't mention the comment to Bella. Instead she was watching the group. The boys were in course tuxedos like the rest but damn, Seth looked stunning. He wore the same tux that he wore at the gallery, his hair was pulled into a neat bun again with a few lose stands and my god did he look heaven sent. The girl who was holding the strange mans hand was young looking. Maybe eighteen. She had long pinstraight black hair going down her back. She wore a simple knee length black dress that had fringe hanging off the ends and the sides. She wore black boots and no makeup but honestly she didn't need any. She was just gorgeous. The thing that caught Graces eye though was the charm bracelet on her wrist, the same as Graces but a different charm. Did Nessie also have one?

"I'll be back. Bella, can you give me a time check?" Grace asked before she left to go say hi. Nessie was already making her way over to grab her.

"11:47. Almost time. Alice will start the countdown," Bella left out the surprise fireworks that Emmett had rigged for tonight. Grace smiled in thanks and grabbed her drink before turning to grab Nessie's hand.

"Are you having fun?" Nessie was glowing from the fairy lights above them.

"Loads. It seems it always be fun when you're around," Grace let out a small giggle. She knew she was tipsy but was going to keep it together.

"Nessie! Gracie! Wow, don't you two look too good for a small town like this. Grace, this is our buddy Quil and his girlfriend Claire," Jacob smiled as he wrapped an arm around Nessie's shoulders.

"It's nice to meet you both," Grace held out her hand for them to shake. Quil shook it gentle and slowly, trying not to hurt her because if he did Seth would kill him.

"They don't hurt anymore, it's okay," Grace whispered to him as she gently hugged Claire.

"You are beautiful," Claire announced to Grace as she looked over her face and body.

"So are you. A girl who needs no makeup is the most beautiful one there is," Grace told Claire what her mother always told her.

"I like her," Claire told Seth who was staring at Grace in awe. Like the first night he met her all over again. Like in the photo.

"I like her too," Seth whispered under his breath but she heard. She was always heard everything it seems.

"The ball is dropping soon! Everyone on the deck for a photo!" Alice shouted out before anyone could make any more moves. The group started walking in that direction before taking a sit at the bottom of the step together. Grace crossed her legs to keep herself semi warm and unexposed. Nessie just fanned her dress out while Claire tried to copy what Grace did.

"Here, our one leg like this then the other over. Then you can pull your dress over your knees and your good to go," Grace helped a Claire get situated beside her before smiling when she was good. Claire gave a huge smile, showing her small tooth gap in between her front teeth. She was gorgeous.

"Sorry that were late, we had something to do quickly for work and then had to go pick up Claire. She was a bit nervous about how she looked," Seth whispered in Graces ear making her shiver. She recovered quickly before leaning to whisper back in his ear.

"She's stunning, are you kidding me? I'd kill for her tan and her hair," Grace was being honest. She hated how pale she was even though in being in a room with people that were all as deathly pale as her made her less self conscious.

"She seems comfortable around you," Seth noted looking at how Claire was holding onto Graces hand without either one of them realizing it. "Speaking of, hows the hands?" Seth asked with concern in his eyes.

"Oh, fine. Not hurting now. Carlisle is suppose to look at them but I told them it wasn't a big deal. Also, thanks for cleaning my apartment," Grace was shocked when she woke up to a clean place instead of the mess she knew it had turned in to. Before Seth could reply Alice started a countdown.

"10,9,8,7,6," everyone joined in for the last five. A camera was set up on the other side of the yard.

"5,4,3,2," one everyone got to one fireworks went off and so did the camera flash but Grace wasn't worried about any of that. She was focused on how Seth had locked lips with her making her see fireworks on the inside of eyelids instead. It may be the wine talking but she could get use to this for the rest of her like if he'd let her.

"Happy new year!" Everyone was shouting when they pulled apart, both looking dazed but happy.

"Happy new year," they whispered to each other before standing up and going to the dance floor where music finally started playing again. Grace laid her head on his chest as they swayed, she could definitely stay like this forever.

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