Da da dum da echoed through the isolated room. Leah had intended to watch Sean Connery's last bond film, her late father's favorite of the Bond films. However, she just couldn't focus on the screen. Before she had stepped out onto the attached balcony, she maxed out the volume on the television. It was a clear message to all that she didn't want to be bothered.

Leah's mind escapes as she looks out into the forest. She focuses on the sway of the trees. Still ingesting the revelation, she knew she would have to go home eventually but is she strong enough? She has to be; not for herself, not for the pack, but for Seth, for Collin and Brady. They are too young, too innocent to have to deal with any of it. They already have enough burden placed upon them. At least that is the excuse she's telling herself because, in reality, she doesn't even know how to begin to move forward. Or even if she could. She didn't know how to label the emotions she was feeling. Suppressing them seemed to be her best option.

Leah didn't acknowledge the knocks and she chose to ignore her instincts to the smell. After the knocks persisted, a tender voice called out.

"Leah, sweetheart."

The she-wolf could ignore the familiar smell, the presence, the inane knocks but Leah sighs and closes her eyes as her mother's voice calls to her. She got up from the chair and went about to unlock her door before taking a seat on the bed.

Sue heard the click of the lock but when the door didn't open she went to check the knob again and let herself in. As she closed the door behind her, she saw her daughter seated on the bed watching things blow up on the screen. Without stopping the movie, Sue shuts off the television.

Leah glares at her mother as she reaches for the remote to press pause.

"I was watching that." Leah hissed.

"Those were your father's favorite movies," Sue says in hopes of talking to her daughter.

"I love you mom, but cut the crap."

Sue takes a good look at Leah, slightly shocked at her daughter's directness though not at all surprised. Sue takes a moment to find her words.

"Leah, you don't have to go home if you're not ready just so the council can feel at ease. And I..."

"Like I give a flying fuck about the council right now," Leah states as she jumps off the bed.

"Young lady you will watch your language. Those are your Elders." Sue reprimanded.

Leah eyed her mother, baiting her response. She knew better than to talk back to Sue Clearwater.

"You all think I haven't been paying attention, that I haven't been listening. But I haven't completely lost my mind - or my wolf senses. Plus no one has ever bothered keeping their voices low, so I barely need the advanced hearing anyways. They've complained about me staying here. They've been complaining about how the Cullens are taking care of me, how we now owe them. Not once have I heard about the reason why I'm here. And I know I was stupid back at the house. Those shards were there calling me. For one moment I lost all common sense and sanity. I had a bad judgment call, I wasn't in the right mind at the moment. But damn it, I had every right." With another breath, Leah continued. "Luckily Rose and the others were there to stop me, though sometimes I still think why'd they bother." Sue watched as Leah was pacing back and forth calming herself down.

"This isn't my fault!" Leah roared. Bodies bounded up the stairs, to stay close by, remembering the fragile girl was once an angry tempered wolf. In the heat of the shift, would the she-wolf recognize her own mother?

Sue though didn't flinch. She was so focused on her daughter. "Sweetheart, no one …."

"Don't Mom." Leah continued. "I've heard it before, I cause my own misery. Whatever. When it comes to HIM, he could do no wrong in the eyes of the pack or council."

"That is not true. You've been wronged..." Sue contended.

"Then why is he allowed to roam free while I cower in the corner. Why does he get to live as if nothing happened and I..." she paused not sure of what she was saying?

"It's ...complicated. Everything happened so fast. They were concerned for you and didn't realize Sam had left and no one knew Jacob became alpha…" Leah looked to her mom who seemed to pause herself. Sue clearwater was disturbed by the sight before her. Her daughter stood there looking defeated and seemingly ready to concede.

Sue stared at her daughter, her only daughter. Harry's daughter. Oh, Harry how she missed him. There were times when she felt guilty about Charlie. Then she feels a little push to be with Charlie as if Harry was speaking with her. There was such a natural ease with him. Just like with Harry. When Sue and Charlie had heard the whole situation, Charlie stomped off reaching for his shotgun.

"Charlie, what are you doing?"

"I'm going hunting." He replied with a cock of his gun.

"Leah needs us right now and then we have to meet with the council about how to handle Sam.

Things are more complicated than what the police can handle, Chief Swan."

"This has nothing to do with whatever complications are going on. Harry would not let the council dictate how to protect his family. And neither am I."

Luckily Carlisle had reasoned with him to be rational. But why? Why let Charlie be held back. Would Harry be held back?

"No. You're right. You're right. Just yesterday the pack and council met in regards to Sam but it never came up. They were more concerned with the Cullen's than him. Those bastard fools."

"Mom?" Leah watched as there was a shift in her mother's presence. For as long as she can remember, Sue Clearwater never swears, at least never in front of mixed company and certainly not in front of her children.

"Thought maybe everyone was in denial. Maybe they were waiting for an explanation, to hear his side of the story. But there is no explanation, no excuse. Sam Uley had abused his power to take advantage of my baby girl and they are all blind to see otherwise. And I'm worst but just standing idling by. Oh, Sweetie, I will never be able to make it up to yo...oof." Sue attempts to regain her stance as her daughter tackles her for an embrace. Though Leah's grip on her mother was causing Sue's breath to start to labor, Sue only wraps her arms around Leah and tightens her grip. Leah loosens her hold as she starts to sob uncontrollably as her mother cradles her.

"Mom, I loved him. Despite everything that has happened with Emily and all my resentment and anger, I still loved him. A part of me was always going to love him. Why did he have to ruin it? Now...I don't even know what I'm feeling right now."

Sue somehow guided Leah softly to the floor, hold her daughter tightly, allowing her to sob in her arms until night fell.

Downstairs, anyone still around was going about their business, not wanting to invade the privacy of the Clearwater women upstairs.

Sorrowful eyes morphed to a blaring rage. It has never been more clear than now the tribal council has abandoned him. Again. Yes, he has a temper, and Leah always told him he needs to learn to handle it but also he can also utilize it to be constructive.

"Esme, may I use your phone, please?" Brady asked.

"Of dear, there's one in the kitchen."

Brady responds with thank you, before stepping outside with the phone. No one else seems to notice.

With one deep breath and one last look back the second level of the house, Brady dials.

As the phone rings, Brady turns to look back and finds with Seth staring at him from the patio. Their eyes meet, their connection spoke volumes. Seth only nods and turns back to go inside.

"Chief Swan, how do I make an official report?"