Disclaimer: As much as I would love to own anything dealing with The Twilight Saga, I sadly do not. All that belongs to the very talented and amazing Stephanie Meyer, I am just borrowing a few of her characters for my storyline.

Chapter Twenty-Three

Jasper's thoughts are in italics

Someone talking to Edward with their thoughts bolded and underlined

April 15, 2006 (2 PM)

Jasper had pulled Bella to the guest room so they could talk in private. She had not been happy to be in the room Edward was using. Jasper had felt bad for it, but didn't have time to worry about it. Once he explained what was going on she had said she was going to be in the room while Carlisle talked to Laurent.

So now that is where they were. Carlisle is standing by the window. Alice and Jasper are sitting on the edge of the bed. Edward is standing by the door and Bella is standing by the bathroom door.

Edward kept glancing at Bella out of the corner of his eye. All he wants to do is go hold her. He can tell she was stressed out, but knew she wouldn't like that him near her. She won't even talk to him. Any time he tried she would stop him from talking and while walking away from him say 'Not yet, Edward. I am not ready.' Edward sighs.

Bella hears Edward sigh and glances his way. He looks sad. This makes her sad. He shouldn't be sad. She shakes her head. It isn't her problem if he is sad.

Jasper is watching Edward and Bella. He shakes his head. Why can't they just talk? I know Bella says she isn't ready, but she is lying to him…and herself. He turns and looks at Carlisle as his phone begins to ring.

Even though Carlisle already knew who it was he looks at the caller ID. He takes a deep breath and answers the phone. "Good afternoon Tonya. How are you doing?"

I'm glad he put it on speaker. Not like we wouldn't have heard anyway, but still…

The conversation goes just like Alice's vision. The only thing that is added is Carlisle saying they should come move here with them until they figured out what Victoria is really up to. They were told there is some things they needed to be accepting of, but would have to be here to understand so all would be explained when they got here. They trusted the Cullens so they agreed. They had said as soon as they locked up the house they would be on their way. Edward isn't sure how he felt about them coming. He knows Alice and Jasper are worried about the kids and how they will react. With what happened with their mother, they are going to have to be careful how they introduced the kids.

Edward looks at Carlisle as he began to speak. "We will get everyone started on building them a house. You're sure you are okay with this, Bella?"

Bella flinches, because there was no way to not answer without looking very rude. So with a nod says "Yes, it would be wrong to leave them on their own. They are family right?" Bella sighs. She isn't completely sure about this, but wasn't going to say otherwise. "If you will excuse me. I am going to go make dinner for the kids and the wolves.

Alice and Jasper stand up. "We will go get the family together and get everyone filled in on what is going on."

Carlisle decides he is going to go find Esme and talk with her. He follows Edward out the door. Edward is following Bella. Probably off to try and talk to her again. Good luck, Edward.

Edward hears Carlisle, but doesn't respond. He is determined. This time he is going to get Bella to listen.