A/N: Don't own anything Twilight….I'm going to do a bit of a time skip to move things along….brace yourself Shelly is closing in...
Unexpected Family
It is the last class on Friday afternoon and Sara is so ready to head home as it's been a long week. Luckily Sara enjoys music class with Edward and Jasper so it should be drama free which she will take happily at this point. The week has been long and full of rumors and gossip making Sara so thankful that Chief Swan came by the house when he did so she and the Cullen's could hear the truth and ignore everything else. Sara had decided to sit with Angela again on Wednesday for lunch, especially after receiving a tight hug from her in the middle of the parking lot that morning, then her family on Thursday and Angela again today, much to everyone's joy or grumbles depending on who was sitting where, but always within view of Emmett and her family.
Sara had also sat down with Carlisle and Esme privately; much to Emmett's pouting and pacing in front of Carlisle office door only giving Sara the allusion of privacy, with tears shed Sara finally opened up about her file, meeting with Chief Swan and possibly a lawyer about Shelly but only if Emmett and Jasper would be allowed to come with them. They agreed without hesitation while the remaining teenagers will take Sam and Emma to Port Angeles for lunch and maybe a movie. The kids were so excited about their plans that they couldn't decide on what they wanted to go see, so Sara ended up being the tie breaker and settled them on going to McDonald's so they can play in the kids Play Place for a while (read burn off some energy) then come back home to have a Disney movie marathon. The kids were super happy with that so everyone wins.
On the way home from school Emmett asks Sara if she would like to go out on a date tonight, somewhere away from Folks and without chaperones.
"So what do you think" Emmett asks as he sits in the passenger seat while Sara drives her beat up station wagon back to the Cullen house.
"Well…what do you have in mind?" Sara replies biting her lip trying to keep her excitement under control as she's never been on a date before even if Emmett is her mate, they were doing things a little bit backwards.
"I was thinking we could go to a nice restaurant in Seattle" Emmett let's Sara know.
"Um…problem…you don't eat big guy and it may look a little funny if we're sitting in a restaurant and I'm the only one eating at our table" Sara replies smirking over at Emmett.
"There is always a way around that….don't you worry, plus I can have Alice help me set something up for us, what do you say" Emmett all but begs.
Sara makes the turn on to the long driveway still thinking about her answer, "You're willing to get dressed up, wear a nice suit?"
"Yep" Emmett's smile broadens.
Sara takes a deep breath as they pull up to the front of the house, puts the car in park and turns off the engine before turning to look at Emmett.
"Okay….um do you think Alice and Rosalie can help me pick something nice to wear?" Sara asks shyly really wanting to look nice for Emmett.
"They will love it, along with Esme and Emma if I had my guess" Emmett beams at Sara before turning to look at the house where Alice stands, hopping from one foot to the other on the porch waiting for Sara to get out of the car so the girls can get started.
Sara rolls her eyes at Emmett as they both laugh at Alice's excitement.
"I've created a monster haven't I?" She asks Emmett as they exit the car and head up to the porch.
"Ha…you just wait till we get married sweet heart, Alice will have your head spinning so fast you're going to be begging me to run away and elope" Emmett tells Sara chuckling but Sara stops in her tracks and stares at Emmett.
"Y-you…want to…to m-marry me….s-still?" Sara was breathless; it felt like her world was spinning.
"Of course….Sara….Sara sweet heart breathe….come on breath for me" Emmett begs as he leads her to sit down on the porch steps as Jasper quickly appears asking Emmett if he can approach, Alice disappears back inside the house.
Emmett waves Jasper to them so he can kneel down in front of Sara and be in her line of site while Emmett sits next to her rubbing her back and whispers calming words to her.
"Hey there darlin'" Jasper tries to get Sara's attention as he gently lays his hands on her fisted ones folded in her lap.
Sara takes a big gulping breath, "Good take another, slower this time hold it in then exhale" Emmett instructs Sara.
"He…h-he….wants….h-he…" Sara tries to get out through her gasping breathes hoping Jasper will understand what she's trying to say.
"Darlin', I need to you to just breathe for us ok…we will talk in a minute….okay….easy now" Jasper tries again to calm her not wanting to use his gifts since she is unable to give permission.
"H-he….m-marry…" Sara finally gets out her eyes wide with panic and now Emmett is starting to freak out that maybe his mate doesn't want to get married till he hears Edward from inside the house at vampire speed.
"Don't be dense Emmett….she's just overwhelmed, remind her of that dream she told you about with Jasper walking her down the aisle and Emma twirling in her dress, remind her of that it will help"
"Of course he does, you're his mate his little spitfire" Jasper tells Sara as he notices she's starting to calm down a bit and her breathing is beginning to slow.
"Good…. nice and slow" Emmett continues to whisper to Sara.
"But" Sara starts but Jasper holds up a finger to stop her, "Breathe now, talk later" Jasper says giving her a knowing smirk.
"Love, remember the dream you told me about, the one with Jasper walking you down the aisle, gown flowing white and flowers in your hair, I want to give you all of that when you're ready" Emmett coos to Sara.
"Wait f-for me" Sara asks her eyes pooling with tears.
"Yes…I will wait for you….I mean we haven't even been on a proper date yet, want to do it right" Emmett reminds Sara with a cheeky grin and wiggling of his eye brows.
"Oh….oh god Alice" Sara says trying to get up but falls back down on her back side.
"Hey, easy spitfire, Alice is waiting inside for you no worries, if you still want to go" Emmett asks unsure of himself.
Sara nods her head and places her hands out for Emmett and Jasper to help her up and into the house where she is met by a nervous Alice. Sara walks right up to her and folds her into a hug, "sorry I kind of freaked out for a minute, um… can you guys help me please…I want to look nice."
Alice beams at Sara, "Of course we will, I have a few outfits you can try on, why don't you head on up and take a quick shower and then we'll be up in a few minutes okay"
"M'kay…a hot shower does sound nice" Sara replies as she makes her way up the stairs and into her bedroom, before long the family could hear the shower going and Emmett crashes on the couch with a groan.
"So where are you wanting to go Emmett" Alice asks she walks over to Jasper wrapping her arms around his waist giving him a tight squeeze and a quick peck on the lips.
"I don't know if it's such a good idea now" Emmett confesses as he begins rubbing his hand across his chest.
"Emmett, her mind is clearing, she's excited and a little nervous but wants to go, so get up off your ass, take a shower, get dress and make a decision so Alice can see it and call to make the reservation" Edward tells Emmett with a exasperated huff.
"Fine, I'm assuming my black suit and tie will suffice little Miss Fashionista" Emmett says as he begins to make his way up the stairs.
"Your silk blue tie Emmett" Alice calls out knowing exactly which outfit she is going to put Sara in and she's going to blow Emmett's socks off making Edward chuckle when he hears Alice and can't wait to see this.
An hour later Sara stands at the top of the stair case looking down at her family who are all staring up at her including the kids.
Sara places her hand on her stomach in attempt to settle the butterflies, "Um…do I look ok?" Sara asks shyly to no one in particular as she gently fingers her curls that lay over her shoulder; her butterfly bracelet sparkling as it catches the light. Emmett moves to the bottom of the stairs watching as Sara descends till she is standing right in front of him wearing a royal blue lace dress with a V-neck neck line and quarter length lace sleeves, a cinched in waist leading down to a lace handkerchief style hem line, a simple set of pearl earrings and is finished off with black heeled shoes with a narrow ankle strap.
Emmett is speechless.
"Emmett?" Sara asks nervously as she notices how handsome he looks in his white button down dress shirt, silk blue tie, black slacks and black waist coat while Alice holds his suit jacket for him. Emmett still hasn't found his words yet, but Sara has.
"Damn" slips out before her eyes go wide and chuckles can be heard around the room.
"Sister" Emma and Sam call out with a giggle.
Sara sighs dramatically, "I know language" making the Cullen family smile and chuckle a little louder.
With a wide smile and dancing eyes Emmett leans in to kiss Sara's cheek, "I agree with your assessment, you are looking damn fine tonight sweet heart" Emmett whispers to Sara causing her to blush, "you ready to go?" Emmett asks.
Sara walks over to Emma and Sam, "Emmett and I will be back later tonight so listen to Nanna and Poppa, no arguing about bedtime, no begging for cookies and I will see you in the morning for breakfast, okay" Sara lets them know.
Sam grabs Emmett's hand and pulls on it to get his attention and crooks his finger so Emmett would squat down to his level.
"Hey buddy" Emmett smiles down to Sam.
Sam crosses his arms and stares Emmett down much to Jasper and Edward's amusement, "Where are you taking my sister?"
Emmett is a little taken back being grilled by a five year old and is trying so hard not to laugh at his predicament as the child is trying so hard to be serious, but looks so damn cute.
"Aunt Alice made a reservation for us at a little Italian place in Seattle" Emmett informs Sam.
Sam huffs and points his finger at Emmett, "Well okay then….but she better be home by ten o'clock mister"
"Samuel Jasper" Sara gasps trying so hard not to laugh at Emmett's shocked expression.
Emmett arches his perfect eye brow, "Midnight"
"No ten…." Sam holds firm.
"How about eleven bud and if they are one minute late he answers to Poppa" Edward chimes in hearing Sam's mind running wild with nerves and worry, "and you know Poppa won't let Emmett get away with any misbehaving"
Sam looks over to Carlisle who is trying so hard to cover his chuckles with his hand in the attempt to clear his throat fooling nobody, "Absolutely, I got you covered buddy, trust me Emmett's been across my knee enough times he know not to be late" Carlisle tells Sam, Emmett just rolls his eyes at the snickering and chuckles from his family.
Sam huffs again, "Fine" and reaches up to wrap his little arms around Emmett to give him a hug which Emmett gladly takes. Sam whispers in his ear, "Keep her safe" Emmett tightens his hold on Sam and stands up with him still in his arms and carries him over to pass him to Carlisle, "I will buddy promise" Emmett whispers back before dropping a kiss on top of Sam's head.
Sara let's Esme know that they will probably crash around eight but if they fight it they can stay up since tomorrow is Saturday and a little music or reminders of their adventure tomorrow may be enough to get them to sleep.
"Don't worry dear they are in good hands" Esme lets Sara know.
"You ready?" Emmett asks as he puts on his suit jacket that Alice hands to him.
Sara takes a deep breath as she feels the nervous butterflies coming back, "Yeah"
Emmett helps Sara put on a black long maxi woolen coat, Sara gives Sam and Emma kisses and reminds them to be good and remember their manners as Emmett and Sara walk out the front door and down to where Carlisle's car, a Mercedes S55 AMG is waiting, Sara let's out a low whistle.
"No bike?" She asks teasingly to Emmett as he opens the passenger side door for her to get in.
"Nope not this time babe" Emmett replies with a grin already climbing in behind the wheel, "maybe next time"
Sara blushes remembering their time on the bike, "I'll hold you to that big guy"
"Absolutely" Emmett replies smiling as he puts the car in drive and takes off for Seattle.
***Time Skip Again***
Emmett and Sara arrive at the little Italian bistro that boasts the traditional dim lighting, white table clothes and napkins and soft music playing in the background and are seated in a candle lit booth in a quiet corner, it was perfect. They could have some much desired privacy and it would make it easier for Emmett to hide his food. After helping Sara remove her coat and Emmett removed his suit jacket they placed their orders, Sara decides on the sampler platter so she can try a little bit of everything and Emmett let the waitress know to make it two with a to go box along with two ice waters w/lemon. Emmett and Sara just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere and each other, their fingers twist together across the table while talking about anything and everything that did not involve the meeting tomorrow with Chief Swan and the lawyer J. Jenks. When the food came, along with bread sticks, Sara tries a little bit of everything as it was all looks and smells so good. She worked her way through her portions of spaghetti, lasagna, and fettucine alfredo as Emmett would add a small bit of his to her plate to make it look like he is eating from his plate along with putting a majority of it in the to go box to take home to the kids. Sara was impressed with his maneuvering skills and tells him as much wiggling her eye brows at him, causing Emmett to chuckle.
Their plates were taken by the waitress and dessert of Tiramisu was brought out at the waitress's recommendation, one plate two forks. Sara has never had Tiramisu before so took a hesitant bite, her eyes close and moans.
"Mmmm…where has this been all my life" Sara says taking another bite as Emmett sits back and watches her enjoy the sweet treat.
"You sure you don't want any big guy?" Sara jokes as she licks the fork seductively before taking another bite having no idea what she is doing to Emmett right now.
"Nope, I'm happy just watching you spitfire" Emmett replies as his eyes darken just a bit from their bright amber.
The waitress comes over to see if they need anything else, Emmett looks at his watch seeing they have plenty of time and orders two hot chocolates to finish off the night, as he knows Sara doesn't like coffee or cappuccino's. While waiting for their drinks one of Emmett's favorite songs begins to play, Emmett brings Sara out from the booth and into his arms.
"Emmett, we shouldn't, people will stare" Sara tries to go sit back down.
"Nobody cares and I'll leave a large tip for the waitress, promise we'll stay right here in our own little corner of the world ok, just breath" Emmett coos as he pulls Sara tight to him with his hands on at the curve of her back and she places her arms around his neck tucking her head into his neck breathing deeply of his calming scent.
**Song**
Dancing in the dark
Middle of the night
Taking your heart
And holding it tight
Emotional touch
Touching my skin
And askin' you to do
What you've been doing
All over again
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
It's your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh it's your love
Better than I was
More than I am
And all of this happened
By taking your hand
And who I am now
Is who I wanted to be
And now that we're together
I'm stronger than ever, I'm happy and free.
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in (oh oh)
And if you ask me why I've changed
All I gotta do is say your sweet name
It's your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh it's your love
(woah oh baby)
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
It's your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
(oh) And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh it's your love
It's your love
It's...your…love
Emmett leans down to Sara and gently kisses her as they continue swaying, till they hear someone clearing their throat. Emmett looks up and sees the waitress holding two mugs smirking at the two of them.
"Hey" Emmett smiles as he looses his hold on Sara just enough to make room for the waitress to place the mugs on the table and quickly disappear as they retake their seats in the booth.
"Do you mind if I check my phone, I just want to make sure there were no calls from the kids" Sara asks Emmett before bringing her phone out.
"Sure" Emmett says not thinking anything of it watching Sara scroll through her phone as Sara's breathing begins to quicken and her hands tremble as she reads text message after text message from Shelly, nasty vile things one right after another, but it's the final one that causes Sara to and gasp.
-I SEE YOU...YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM ME-
A/N: Got to love the cliff hangers…keeps my readers all coming back for more…Don't for get to REVIEW….it's like opening a present with every notification...
**Song: 'It's your love' by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill….it's a beautiful song and thought it would go good at the moment…