Again I do not own The twilight Saga! Let me know what you think please! Same warning still all apply

"Five minutes Carlisle" My daughters' talent often came in handy

"Thank you, please can you start to control your thoughts?" They both nodded their heads.

Precisely five minutes later, I heard the familiar sound of the door open and Edward was standing in front of me within a second.

"Carlisle, everything ok? Why are Alice and Esme counting backwards in Latin?" My son always knew they were trying to hide their thoughts when they did this.

"Edward would you sit with us? Actually, could you all join us" I couldn't hide this from my family, Edward would need support through this too. And above all, the more help Bella could get, the better. I knew she would hate me for this.

Bella was still asleep downstairs, thankfully. Poor love was exhausted. We all proceeded to the upstairs lounge.

"Bella is here" Edward stated

"Yes Edward. But before you go to her we need to have a discussion" All my family's eyes were on me now, apart from Alice and Esme who were clearly deep in concertation.

"What's up Carlisle?" Emmett said in his light-hearted way

"Alice has had quite a traumatic day" Jaspers head shot to Alice searching her face, obviously concerned "But not as distressing as Bella's" I added

"What's wrong, is she hurt?" Edwards anxiety was building, he was such a sensitive soul.

"I will let Alice explain fully but I want to talk to you all about it first. We all need to be there for Bella and support her at the moment" My eyes gave Rosalie a knowing look, she has never been accepting of her choices. Everyone was waiting for me to speak but this was harder than I had imagined it would be.

"It seems Bella has been struggling recently with her thoughts and feelings. Of course, no one knew this. She is very keen for it to stay that way, but I told her that I couldn't hid this from my family, particularly you Edward" Edward was sat frozen, listening to my words "It's very serious. This isn't just someone feeling a bit down, she needs help" I paused, this was the hardest part to tell Edward "Today, Alice went to see Bella and found her hurting herself"

Edwards eyes flew open in shock. It was Emmett who spoke first, everyone in a state of disbelief "What! That's not Bella. Why would she do that?"

"Emmett, she is very unwell. This is not something people do unless they are in a lot of pain. It's a perfectly well recognised coping strategy, but that doesn't make it right. It's a sign of a very troubled person"

"What did she do it with" Edward crocked out, but didn't move a muscle

"It's been a long-term habit, but today specifically scissors and a razor blade. I had to stitch her. Alice, Esme, you can stop counting now"

"Finally, you take a while to get to the point Carlisle"

"Alice this a very difficult for your brother, for everyone" I scolded her.

"I know" She frowned and surveyed Edward.

"Alice, please explain what you saw" Keen for the spotlight to be taken off myself

Alice told her account and not a single body moved. It was as if time had stood still.

"Carlisle, you have to help her" I have never seen Emmett anxious, but his voice was laced with fretfulness.

"Of course, I will. But this isn't as easy as stitching up her arm" Edward winced as he was obviously seeing the wound in my memory.

"But you can help her, right?" Even Rosalie's tone was concerned

"I can give her medication and we can pay for the best therapist. I obviously have the qualification to do this, but I think Bella would feel more at ease talking to a stranger. Nevertheless, it's all of us that will make the difference to her. We all have a part to play. Now can I please talk to Edward on his own. You all know as much as we do currently"

Everyone but Edward moved "You can't be cross at Bella son, this is not her fault"

"I am not upset with Bella, I am so angry at myself. How did I not realise?"

"People go to extreme lengths when they feel this way to hid things"

"So, with all my enhanced senses I didn't pick up on anything! I am a pitiful excuse for a boyfriend"

"No Edward. It wasn't even on your radar. No one saw anything different. Bella was clever. This is not your fault"

"It would never have happened if we hadn't of left" The pain in Edwards eyes were unbearable to look at.

"We will never know that. You left for a reason and that was valid and justified. You did it out of love not hate. I really understand how you feel Edward"

"With respect Carlisle, you didn't have to deal with this"

"Yes, I did" Edward was searching my face, confused "Esme. Your siblings aren't aware of how unwell your mother was. She didn't just wake up a vampire and feel better. It is still a struggle; her heart is broken in a way I can never fix"

"But she is happy now?"

"Mostly yes. But Esme was suicidal, she has been where Bella is. This is hard for her to watch. It took years for me to stop her trying to kill herself. As a newborn, that was the foremost thing she did, threw herself off another cliff. Even beyond the thirst, that was the first. From time to time she still feels very low and I now know how to pick up on those signs and help her through it before it gets too bad"

"So, you are saying this is always going to be a problem for Bella?"

"No Edward. But it may be and you will learn when those times are coming. But this could be, and mostly likely is, a once time illness." I could tell this concerned him

"Can I go and see her now?"

"Yes. But tread careful. And we need to decide whether Charlie needs to be informed. Its causing Bella a lot of distress"

"The more people to keep her safe and help her the better"

"I agree with you Edward but we have to consider the impact of that first" I was relieved we were on the same page.

"Ok, let me speak with her and assess the situation"

"We will give you privacy but are nearby if you need us"

I watched Edward dash out of the room and heard the door creek open as he entered where Bella was sleeping.