Chapter 14: Grandpa Charlie
BPOV:
Carlisle and i walked into the living room and i smiled as i saw Jasper holding our little flower as everyone looked on at him. I walked over to him and kissed his cheek.
"How is she?" i asked.
"She's perfect my love i just fed her now i'm just trying to get her to fall asleep." he said and i smiled and held out my arms for her and he set her in them.
I held her close, rocking her and i started to hum softly and smiled as she started to fall asleep. Jasper wrapped his arms around me and rested his chin on my shoulder and i smiled just happy to be in our own little bubble watching our little flower sleep. I looked up at Jasper and bit my lip a little nervous to ask what i wanted to ask the most. I wanted to know what Charlie was told and when i could see him, but i was also scared that it would be too much for him to take in.
"What is it Darlin'?" Jasper asked as i looked at him seeing he has a curious look on his face.
"No, it's nothing" I try and play it off even though i really want to know.
"I can feel that you're worried" and before i could question him he smiled
"I know when you bite your lip it means you're worried. What is it?" my love asked looking at me as his smile turned to worry which made everyone else's expressions match.
"W-well i was thinking about Charlie, i wanted to see him. I want to know how he is and what he was told, ``I said nervously. Jasper held me close.
"We haven't said anything to him yet other than he has a granddaughter now." he said and I nodded.
"We told him you had a hard delivery and you needed rest and time to heal before you could have visitors but that i would call him as soon as you were well enough for them." Carlisle said smiling softly.
"I want to see him b-but i don't know, is it a good idea?" I asked looking up at my soldier. He smiled and nuzzled me.
"You are in control darlin' it will be fine we all think it's safe." he said and i smiled.
"Ok um, Carlisle will you call Charlie and tell him i'm ok and that i'd like to see him?" i asked and Carlisle nodded pulling out his phone and called Charlie while Jasper and i walked into Lily's room and put her in her crib for her nap.
Carlisle's POV:
I took out my phone as soon as Bella said she was ready to see Charlie and called his number. After a couple of rings he picked up.
"Carlisle? What is it? How's Bella?" Charlie asked sounding like he was tired.
"Bella is much better Charlie, she's actually up for visitors now and she'd really like you to meet your granddaughter." i said smiling.
"I'll be there in a few minutes." he said.
"Alright i will let Bella know that you are on your way." i said and hung up the phone and looked at Alice who was a step ahead of me and already helping Bella with her brown contacts. I chuckled shaking my head. Alice and her gift always comes in handy.
"Charlie is on his way and he is really happy that you are up for visitors." i said and Bella smiled. I could tell even without Jasper's gift that she was nervous and i went over and sat down next to her and hugged her.
"Hey it's gonna be alright Bella we're all here for you and we'll be here to help you. You are a part of our family now and you always have been." i said and she hugged me back.
"Thanks Carlisle." she said calming down.
"Anytime Bella." i said and Jasper came over holding Lily.
JPOV:
I sat next to Bella and handed her our little flower and smiled as she held her. I couldn't help but smile everytime i saw Bella with our daughter. I could tell Bella was nervous about seeing Charlie and to be honest i think we all were to a point.
"Are we sure this is a good idea? I mean Bella was just turned." Edward said and i couldn't help but glare.
"That isn't your concern Edward. Bella is my mate not yours and if she says she's ready then i trust her." i said and he rolled his eyes and turned walking away. I kissed Bella's cheek and just then we heard a car pull up and i saw Bella stiffen.
"Darlin' stay calm, it's ok you can do this i believe in you." i said and she nodded.
"I-i want Peter here i-i know he can't be around Charlie but i at least want him close by just in case." i nodded and looked over at Peter who agreed and went upstairs so he could listen in and be close in case Bella needed him. I took Bella's hand as we both listened to Charlie get out of his car and walk up to the door.
BPOV:
As Charlie knocked on the door i turned to Jasper a little panicked and for a split second rethinking this whole thing. Jasper smiled softly and I immediately felt calm and knew he used his gift to help me calm down.
"Thank you Jasper." i said and he kissed me softly.
"Anytime darlin'." he said and i looked up just as Carlisle opened the door and Charlie walked in.
"Bells?" Charlie asked, a little confused and i nodded.
"Yeah it's me dad." i said and smiled a little holding Lily close to me not sure how she'd react being around Charlie.
"You look good Bells, you had me worried. And Jasper its good to see that you're back i know Bella was worried you weren't coming back." he said and Jasper smiled sheepishly.
"Honestly sir, nothing could keep me away from your daughter, she's my soul mate although i must admit i wasn't aware of Lily's existence until i came back and for that i apologize to both you and her." Jasper said and i took his hand.
"Jazz, its ok you had no way of knowing. we were careful." i lied for Charlie's sake knowing he couldn't handle the actual truth and then there's the fact he can't know about vampires.
"I know Darlin' but i still feel bad i wasn't here for most of it." i kissed him softly.
"You were here for the hard part and besides you're here now when Lily and i need you most." i smiled and just as i said her name Lily opened her eyes and looked up curious at what was going on. I heard Charlie gasp and i looked up to see his whole face soften.
"Dad meet, your granddaughter Lily Whitlock." i said and he looked up confused.
"Whitlock is my actual last name, Hale was the name that i used after Esme adopted me and Rose." Jasper explained and i smiled.
"So when you and Bella get married she'll be Isabella Whitlock then?" Charlie asked.
"Yes, she will sir and i believe it suits her perfectly already." Jasper said and if i could still blush i know i would be.
"Well Lily looks exactly like you both and i am absolutely thrilled to be her grandpa, i can't wait to spoil her." i couldn't help smile at how happy Charlie was.
Charlie stayed for a couple of hours but soon it was time to put Lily down for her nap and Charlie had to get ready for work tomorrow.
"You know Jasper i carry a gun and if you ever leave them again i will use it." Charlie said as he hugged me goodbye and walked out the door. Jasper kissed my head and smiled.
"If only he knew bullets didn't hurt me." Jasper said and i playfully slapped him and he held his arm prentding to be hurt.
"He thinks you're human remember, and lets keep it that way." i said and he chuckled kissing me.
