DISCLAIMER: I am not Stephenie Meyer, nor do I own any of the Twilight characters. The plot is mine, but that is all.

BPOV

I pulled into the parking lot of Christy's, right next to Edward's Volvo. I stepped out of the car to see that I was the last to arrive. I took a deep breath and walked into the restaurant.

Sitting in the back corner was my friends, laughing. Surprisingly they all looked happy, care free. For once Rosalie was in jeans and a shirt, Emmett looked bright eyed and bushy tailed, Edward was clean shaven.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late. Leilah wasn't being cooperative this morning," I said taking a seat next to Edward.

"It's okay, Bella," he said rubbing my back. We ordered our food and I suddenly felt like I was in an interrogation room. Everyone's eyes were on me.

"What? Do I have something on my face?" I questioned, self-consciously.

Emmett laughed and Rose smacked him on the arm.

"Bella, we're concerned..." Alice started.

"Tuesday is, well you know…and Edward mentioned that you seemed distant last week at lunch…" Rosalie added.

Edward, that traitor! I knew what this was about, they were concerned about me. Tuesday was the two year anniversary of Jacob's death. Truth be told, it took all I had to get through the past week without breaking down.

"…you know we're here for you, Bella. If you ever need anything..." Jasper finished.

"We also know that you won't ask for the help even if you desperately needed it. So, we've decided to take it upon ourselves to help you out," Emmett said.

"Guys you really don't have to do this. I'm fine, really."

"We're not taking no for an answer. You're shopping with us today. As soon as we get done here, we're picking Leilah up and heading to the mall," Alice squealed.

"Then tomorrow it's time with the boys," Emmett said with a smirk.

"Should I be scared?" I asked.

"Terrified," Jasper answered, a smirk forming on his lips.

It was around seven in the evening by time Leilah and I got home from shopping with Alice and Rosalie. They spent the entire day trying to get me to cheer up. I didn't understand it at all, but there was nothing I could do. They were just trying to help right? But I didn't need any help. The phone rang and I ran to answer it.

"Hello?" I breathed into the receiver.

"Bella..." Edward's voice rang on the other line.

"Hey, what's going on?" I asked him.

"How was shopping?" he questioned.

"The same," I replied. "How are you holding up?" I asked him, considering his recent separation with that bitch…I mean his ex-wife to be, Tanya.

"Just fine, I'm on my way to work right now. Listen, about tomorrow, Bella…"

"What about it, Edward? It's not necessary."

"I know, Bells, but we really just want to help."

"And I understand that, but I don't need you guys coming over to get me drunk. Remember, I have a three year old."

He laughed. "Bella, we would never do such thing."

"Right…remember that one time in college. I failed a huge test and you guys took it upon yourself to fix my troubles…"

"And the four of us finished the bottles of tequila. Honest to god, I don't remember too much of that night," I chuckled.

"Neither do I, Edward and that's what scares me. I don't need you guys coming here to get me drunk. If you want to come over, have dinner and talk that's fine. But no tequila, no whiskey, no vodka, no rum," I stated.

"Alright, alright I get it. I'll break the news to, Emmett, I'm sure he'll be upset," he chuckled softly.

"Do you understand though, Edward? As much as I would love to hang out with you guys and drink I can't. I have responsibilities, and I don't want to wake up Tuesday with a massive hang over."

"I hadn't thought of that," he admitted.

"Well, I thought of it for you. Talk to Emmett and Jasper. If the three of you want to come over dinner, that's fine, but just dinner."

"Alright, alright..." he said in understanding.

"Have fun at work today. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow," I added.

"Tomorrow," he confirmed.

so there you go guys..was having a bit of a block..sorry it's SOOOOO short..just a filler chapter. i needed to find something to transition from breakfast..to the concerns..to the actual anniversary..that's next chapter.

maybe i'll update tonight..or tomorrow..definitely by tomorrow though..review!