Chapter 5: In your eyes

In your eyes by the weekend

Jacob Pov

'Try again.'

'Okay the battle of the bighorn was fought in June 25th 1876 against the Lakota, Dakota, Northern Cheyenne and Arapho?'

'Correct!' Brady smiled shuffling side to side on his paws with glee.

'Thanks Jake for helping me. I can't fail this test or my mom will kill me.'

'No problem just don't tell Sam were doing this he will think I'm a bad influence on you.'

'How?'

'For starters we are supposed to be on patrol not studying.'

'Well you can just tell him you're practicing for when you have kids someday. He'll like that.'

Brady was right. Sam would like that it would get him to smile. I loved Sam's smile, especially when I've done something to make him happy. I tried to shake off the memory from last night to save Brady the image but it was too late.

'Ugh gross Jake.'

'Sorry.'

We had been patrolling for four hours now with no trouble in sight. Another hour and Brady would be relieved by Jared then me by Paul. I hadn't talked to Sam since last night. He was avoiding my text as well.

'Jacob!' I turned to the direction of the voice in my head. I could smell Jared running towards us.

'Jared your early what's the occasion?' Brady laughed next to me. Jared was known to be just on time never early or late always on the dot. It was a quality we all found charming, but I had a bad feeling in my stomach of why he was early.

'Sam's in Jail.'

'What! How? Why?' I barked as he came rushing through the trees.

'We don't know I was at the Clearwater's Charlie Swan was there and he got a call. Sam is in jail they picked him up at his mother's house.'

I took off running back to the reservation but I could still hear Jared in my head.

'Your dad has been called to Mrs. Uley's house.'

I thank him and continue on. I made it to Allison Uley's house in record time, I noticed the Clearwater's truck and Charlies cruiser in the drive way. Allison must have known I would come because she left a duffel bag with my name engraved on it outside full of clothes. She was a kind woman, without her I wouldn't be here. She used to be a midwife for the tribe before she retired and helped deliver most of the kids on the reservation. I quickly changed into the sweats bursting through the front door. My dad, Charlie, Sue, and Allison were all huddled in the living room whispering to each other. Until they noticed me.

"What happened?" I yelled my body shaking with adrenaline as I stormed towards them. Charlie tried to calm me down.

"Easy Jake."

"My future mate is in jail don't tell me to take it easy!"

"Jacob Black don't raise your voice like that in my house." Shocked I turned towards the owner of the voice. Sam's mom Allison was sitting on the couch hands resting on her leggings looking every bit formidable as her son..

"I'm sorry Allison."

She was upset. Her dark graying hair was pulled up out of her face into a bun. Her eyes were puffy, swollen and red. She had been crying. All day it would seem. I felt like such an ass. Quieter then I would have liked I repeated myself.

"What happened?"

Everyone looked morose. Charlie from the corner of the room rubbed his face.

"You wanna take this one Allison."

"Yesterday I received a call from Joshua, Sam's father. It had been years since I've heard from him. He said he was in town for some business and would like to see Sam and I. Josh wanted to make amends. I told Sam last night when he returned my call, he agreed to stop by. Josh came over for lunch before Sam arrived and he apologized for abandoning us. He's in a twelve step program, apparently he's on the apology part of it. I was cleaning up lunch when a pot slipped chattering the glasses everywhere. It cut my hand up real good."

She motioned to the wrapped bandage on her hand. I can't believe I missed that.

"Joshua grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my hand. Quite the nasty cut got blood on everything. I went to wash the floor but he said he would do it after we took care of my cut. It was as if I saw the old Josh again before the booze. You remember Billy when you all played basketball."

"I do Ally." My dad smiled gently patting her arm. I sometimes forget my dad and Sam's had grown up together. They were a few years apart but being on a small reservation you made friends where you could. Allison dabbed her eyes with tissue before she continued.

"Anyways he told me to sit down on the floor and he'll call the ambulance. Sam walked in right after and saw him standing over me. He must have thought Josh had hurt me. He went wild. Sam threw Josh at the wall. He kept punching him until I pulled him off. When Josh tried to get up Sam lost control and shifted. His claws scratched Joshua's chest but I think it was the shock that got him the most. Seeing a grown man turn into a giant wolf."

"I hear that." Charlie said jokingly to nobody in particular. It got us to chuckle including Allison.

"Sam got a hold of himself and we called an ambulance. When they got here they heard Josh try to talk to Sam but he was out of breathe. He kept saying my son. The paramedics must have called the cops because next thing I knew Sam was being arrested."

Allison was crying hard into her handkerchief now full sobs racked her body. Sue wrapped her arms around her on the couch while I moved to stand beside her. I held back my tears, she needs me to be strong for her and Sam. It was like seeing you mom cry all you want to do is comfort her. We spent a few minutes comforting her until she calmed down.

"Sam's spending the night at the sheriff station. Tomorrow morning depending on Josh Uley's statement we can either release him or you'll have to grab bail money." Charlie said.

"How is Josh?" I asked Charlie. Sighing Charlie replied.

"He'll live but the scars on his chest will stay forever. He's at the hospital under observation." I turned back towards Allison, hoping my question wouldn't trigger her into another fit of tears.

"Has Josh hurt you before? Is that why Sam thought…"

"Jake. Josh was a mean drunk but I gave as good as I got."

"Allison that is no excuse." Sue said outraged. She was right there was never an excuse for violence in a relationship.

"No No listen what I mean to say is Joshua was a drunk yes. He liked to have fun but as soon as it came to be a responsible adult he would flat line. He never put his hands on me. Maybe to move past me when I was yelling at him, but he would spend our money on booze. Most the time he would be passed out on the couch, but he wasn't meant for the responsibility of raising a child. We fought yes and I hate to admit it but at times it got physical. I threw things at him. Got him good in the head one time with the remote cut, his head wide open. But he would just throw things against the wall. Most of the time though he would just disappear for days on end, until one day he was just gone. Sam was maybe four or five at the time I can't remember, although it was his birthday that week." She trailed off looking exhausted by the conversation, the air growing heavy.

I felt sorrow for my future mate. I always knew his dad abandoned them but I didn't know it was volatile when he was a child.

"You always did have a great arm Ally."

"Dad!" I looked at him shocked but Allison giggled dabbing her face.

"No he's right I should have gone pro. I was the best on my team growing up." We all laughed at that statement. Leave it to my dad to say inappropriate things to brighten someone's day. If he hadn't known Allison all his life I would have scolded him for being so carefree with his words.

"What do we do now?" Sue brought up the question of the hour. My dad although the jokester easily slipped back into chief mode.

"Old Quil and I will talk to Josh first thing. After that we hope Sam will be released."

"Have any of you talked to him? Seen him?" I asked.

"Sam's holding up alright. I brought him some food after I found out. I've been on leave but I'm back tomorrow so I'll talk to him. Tell him what's going on. He's co-operating but staying mostly silent to my guys at the station." Charlie replied. Allison clapped her hands together in positivity.

"Well it's settled tomorrow bright and early we go talk to Josh."

"I'd like to come. If that's alright?" I asked my dad but he looked reluctant.

"You're his mate, his second in command you should stay with the pack."

"Technically I'm his future mate. Jared is his beta. We're not mated yet."

"Well you're already a son to me." Allison stated looking up at me with affection in her eyes.

"Thank you Ally."

We agreed to meet up in the morning at the hospital. I had texted Jared the plan to keep him informed. Tomorrow was going to be a difficult day.

We arrived at the hospital just after visitor hours began. The four of us Allison, My dad, Old Quil, and I we were led to a private room in the ICU by a nurse. She instructed us to ring in case anything was needed. We opened the door to find Josh Uley lying in bed with his torso wrapped in thick gauze. He was awake and took note of us.

"Finally I've been waiting for you." He said seemingly annoyed with us somehow.

I was shocked Mr. Uley looked exactly like Sam just an older version. One with graying hair, lines on his face, but same dark eyes.

"Good to see your up and about Josh." Old Quil said from the door way.

"Not about. Cracked ribs, minor leg fracture, concussion, and my son turned into a giant black wolf!"

"Lower your voice Joshua. Did you forget your manners?" Allison scold him as she placed her purse on the table. Josh smirked at her turning his head to look at his other guests.

"Quil senior please have a seat it's good to see you. Billy I'd offer you a chair but you already have one."

I growled a little at him taking insult until my father laughed.

"Diabetes got the best of me Asshole!" They shook hands and joked liked old friends would. Joshua's eyes met mine. Dark as night but crow's feet that made his eyes smile.

"Don't believe we have met. Joshua Uley and you?"

"Jacob Black." He whistled surprised.

"Last I saw you, you weren't even knee height. Now look at you. Got lucky there Billy handsome boy."

"Your son thinks so too. There dating." My dad grinned at him.

Josh looked deep in thought. I couldn't read his body language but he seem contemplative.

"How is Sam? He must be beating himself up for this. I can't believe the old legends are true."

"That's is why we are here Joshua to inform you and by doing so protecting our tribe. You remember the old legends." Old Quil went on with the tale filling him in on shapeshifters, the pack, and the Cullen's. By the end Josh look flabbergasted.

"This is so bizarre. I can't... A half vampire baby really?"

"That's the part you're hung up on! Really Josh." Allison stated astonish.

"Hey I got a concussion forgive me if I'm a little behind."

"What was your excuse before?" Dad laughed even getting old Quil to chuckle.

"Haha make fun of the injured man lying in a hospital bed." I couldn't let this go on. We needed to get serious my boyfriend was in trouble.

"Sam's in jail Mr. Uley and we need to get him out." Joshua looked at me nodding seriously.

"Of course how can I help?"

"The police will be by any minute to ask for you statement. We need you to tell them you were in the backyard and a bear attacked you. It's believable due to the scars." I continued. We all helped him work up a story. He went to check on Ally's shed and he found a bear hiding behind it. Allison cut herself doing the dishes as she saw the attack unfold. She dragged him inside just as Sam arrived to help.

It was a good story and soon the gang was reminiscing about old times again. Joshua Uley's laugh was infectious you found yourself joining him no matter what the topic. He was all around a charming guy one you would like to have a beer with. He soon found himself serious again speaking to the whole group.

"I want to apologize for the way I behaved in the years I was here. I left a mess for you to clean up Billy and you too Quil Sr. My behavior was unacceptable I hope you can forgive me."

"Ally said you are in a twelve step program. How long?" asked my dad.

"Been sober three years. It's been a hard ride but nothing I don't deserve. I'm on the last leg of my apology tour. I hope you can forgive me."

"'Of course we can. Writing wrongs is a great step Josh." Old Quil said patting his Joshua's hand.

"I hope Sam can forgive me too. It's going to be hard I saw the anger in his eyes. He hates me and I don't blame him."

"Sam doesn't hate you he is angry at you but he does care. Under his cold facade he's just a big lovable bear." My dad spoke with certainty.

"I think you mean wolf." Joshua's eyes looked far away again, face full of misery.

My phone rang, it was an unknown number but I had a feeling of who it was. I excused myself from the room to answer the phone in the hall.

"Jacob speaking"

"Jacob its Dr Cullen, Bella told me you wanted to speak to me."

"Yeah I'm at the hospital are you available now?" Carlisle told me where to find him and I quickly went back to the room to say goodbye.

"It was nice to meet you Mr. Uley."

"Joshua or Josh please. Were practically family now."

It was nice of him to say and I appreciated the gesture. I headed toward Carlisle's office, my nerves were getting the better of me. But I had no other options. I went to knock but he must have heard me coming. As the door was opened before I could touch it and Carlisle was welcoming me inside. The office was a typical doctor examination room a few personal photos but nothing else. I sat down in a chair in front of the desk.

"What can I help you with Jacob?"

This was going to be awkward.

"I need you to help me find the right birth control."

Silence. Yes totally awkward.

"I'm going to assume this is for you and Sam. Why come to me and not the packs regular doctor?"

"In our journals from past shifters it's mentioned how our body absorb three times faster than humans. Which has lead us to believe…"

"Regular birth control won't be effective." I nodded.

"Have you thought of condoms?"

"They break." We can thank Quil and Paul for that bit of information. Awkward as fuck trying to explain to Sue Clearwater he didn't need a pregnancy test. Quote on Quote 'Paul didn't finish in me.' Worst Wednesday afternoon meeting ever. Although it was fun to see Sam that shade of red.

"If I may take a sample of your blood for testing."

I quickly came back to reality agreeing to everything Carlisle asked. If it could help me be with Sam fully I was going to do it. My wolf side could not understand Sam's reasoning for not wanting to take me. It was painful. Felt as though I was a starving animal and he was a plate of food that I could not have. Carlisle began running test that involved a microscope. It took a few minutes but he confirmed my fear. Human birth control wouldn't work on the supernatural.

"I was hoping you could make on strong enough to last even just during the act." He shook his head.

"I'm afraid that is not possible. Not with the knowledge we have at the moment. But if you could give me some time I could research some more, experiment with what I have. Try to find a solution to your predicament. In the meantime have you tried the withdrawal method?"

"Withdrawal?"

"I believe your generation calls it the pull out method." I could not stop myself from blushing. My god why is this so embarrassing.

"If done correctly it is seventy-eight percent effective... Here is a few pamphlets on it." Carlisle continued on about statistics as he handed me the booklets. I stayed a few minutes longer just enough for him to draw more blood, and send me off with a promise to call when he found something.

I spent the rest of my day waiting to hear from Sam. A call, a text, even an email but I heard nothing. This was getting ridiculous. It's been hours why haven't they released him yet. My Dad came home that evening eyeing me as I prepared the vegetables for dinner.

"When are they going to release Sam? It's been a few hours since they took Josh's statement."

My dad looked at me oddly.

"Jake they released Sam hours ago. The case was dropped no charges. Sam's been out since at least noon."

Seven hours that asshole has been free for seven hours and he doesn't bother to phone me. I'm his future mate, one of the senior members in the pack, he should have contacted me the moment he got out. Was he still mad at me from our conversation the other day? This was a serious situation that affected the pack. He couldn't be that immature about it. Could he? The house rumbled with the sound of me hacking away at the carrots. If he wanted to play like this, well fine.

Game on mother fucker.