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Part Five

On the way out of town they drove past Friendly's. Scout saw them, and went to the window to wave to them, but was a little discouraged when they didn't see him. His curiosity started racing. Why would Bella, Hamilton and Jake be going somewhere together in Bella's truck? He forced the thoughts out of his head when he heard the Friendly's bell ring, announcing a new customer. When he saw the customer was Will, he relaxed a little. Maybe he'd know what they were up to.

"Hey Will" Scout forced a smile

"Hey Calhoun. How ya doing?" Scout looked at Will. How did he manage to stay so calm all the time? He looked like he didn't have a care in the world, whereas Scout was so busy trying to make himself fall out of love with Bella, who happened to be his half sister. It was truly ridiculous.

"Yeah, not too bad., Hey, have you seen Bella at all today?"

Will looked a little surprised at the question, thinking Scout would've seen her because he had been working all day. "Ummm no, sorry man. Why what's up?"

"well..." Scout started fidgeting with anything and everything he could find. "Umm I saw her leave with Jake and Hamilton before and just thought you might know where they were going. I kinda wanted to talk to her. Things have been kinda strange since we found out... well you know.."

Will nodded. He felt sorry for Bella and Scout. It was obvious how much they cared about each other yet they couldn't be together, and all of a sudden had to act like brother and sister." Don't worry Scout. I'm sure they'll be back later tonight. I know Bella wasn't feeling well. I asked Charlie yesterday. We'll go see her tomorrow if ya want. might make things a little more comfortable."

"Yeah. Thanks Will." Scout nodded. He didn't trust himself alone around Bella.

The trip was mainly uneventful. About 35 minutes after they left the gas station Hamilton told Bella she could open her eyes, although there wasn't much point, because she had already fallen asleep. Jake just smiled at him, kissed him quickly and leant up against Bella, falling asleep also. Hamilton smiled. Jake looked so peaceful when she slept. He looked at Bella. She looked somewhat happy. He wondered what she was dreaming, but he already had an idea it had to do with Scout Calhoun.

*A Couple Hours Later*

Hamilton pulled the truck over outside a little cabin. He leant over and kissed Jake to wake her up. She stirred but snuggled up to Bella's shoulder and promptly fell asleep again. He giggled. she definitely wasn't a 'morning person' even though it was technically mid afternoon. Jake snuggling against Bella's shoulder woke her up though. She went to sit up slightly and saw Jake asleep against her. Hamilton signaled for her to be quiet, and she carefully slipped out of the car, leaning Jake against the door. Hamilton picked her up and carried her inside, amazed at how light she was. Bella followed him inside, and smiled. They made such a cute couple, and Ham really cared about Jake. They'd been through a lot together, and she knew they'd be together for a long, long time. Although she thought that about her a scout before she found out about they're real relationship.

Hamilton set Jake down on the bed in one of the four bedrooms, and walked back into the lounge room. He reached out his hand for Bella, and urged her outside. She smiled, grateful for all he was doing to cheer her up, and followed outside. When she got out there she was absolutely speechless. The back of the cabin was probably 20 metres away from a beautiful lake, with a dock on it. She followed Hamilton to the dock, and sat down next to him.

"It's great for thinking" He said, smiling. Knowing that Bella would catch his meaning. She knew that she had to think about what she was going to do.

"Thank you so much Ham for bringing me out here."

Hamilton reached over and gave her a big cuddle. "It's ok Bel" He stood up and walked inside.

He stopped and looked back at Bella. She looked so confused, and so tired. Ham was tired too and decided to leave Bella to her thoughts. He wandered into the room he had laid Jake in and snuggled up beside her, wrapping his arms around her waist. He gently kissed her neck, then settled himself down. He whispered something to her and then fell asleep.
Jake opened her eyes slightly and whispered, "I love you too Munchie" and drifted back to sleep.